Free Trial

MNI BRIEF: Spanish SME Debt, Losses To Rise Despite Recovery

(MNI) LONDON
(MNI) Frankfurt

Spanish SME's short-term liquidity risks as a result of the Covid-19 crisis were mitigated substantially by fiscal and monetary policy measures, but steep falls in profitability levels and higher debt burdens have increased the proportion of vulnerable firms, despite expectations of a continued recovery in economic activity, an Occasional Paper published by the Bank of Spain concludes.

The proportion of firms at risk of becoming non-viable due to persistent losses is projected to rise by 2-3% through to 2023. Some 3-4.6% of firms will remain viable but over-indebted by between EUR9 billion and EUR18.6 billion, most of which is attributable to SMEs.

MNI London Bureau | +44 20 3983 7894 | luke.heighton@marketnews.com
True
MNI London Bureau | +44 20 3983 7894 | luke.heighton@marketnews.com
True

To read the full story

Close

Why MNI

MNI is the leading provider

of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.

Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.