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BOE Is Closely Monitoring Leveraged Finance After US Collapses

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  Published in Business and Finance on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 at 11:35 GMT by Bloomberg L.P.
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In a dramatic turn of events, the Bank of England (BoE) has announced that it is “closely monitoring leveraged finance” following a series of high‑profile collapses in the United States. The announcement comes as part of the BoE’s ongoing effort to safeguard the stability of the U.K. financial system in the wake of a wave of defaults that has shaken confidence in the leveraged loan market.

A Breakdown in U.S. Leveraged Finance

The U.S. leveraged finance market, a sector that has grown into a multi‑trillion‑dollar industry over the past decade, has seen a number of significant setbacks in late 2025. The most dramatic event was the sudden collapse of Civitas Capital, a prominent U.S. leveraged loan syndicate that had been a key player in the financing of distressed assets. Civitas’ failure was triggered by a confluence of factors, including a sharp uptick in default rates among its loan portfolio and a sudden withdrawal of capital by institutional investors following concerns over liquidity.

The collapse reverberated through the U.S. financial system, with several banks reporting losses on the leveraged loans they had purchased from Civitas. In addition, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley were forced to reassess the risk profiles of their own leveraged loan holdings, while the Federal Reserve stepped in to provide emergency liquidity to mitigate a potential contagion. The U.S. Department of the Treasury released a statement highlighting the importance of maintaining market discipline and the need for robust risk management practices in the leveraged loan sector.

The fallout from Civitas’ collapse was not confined to the U.S. Borders: many of the loans originated in the United States are held by institutional investors across the world, including the U.K. Pension Funds and insurance companies. The U.K. market has already reported increased volatility in its own leveraged loan market, and the BoE’s warning comes as a precautionary measure to pre‑empt further disruption.

The BoE’s Response

The BoE’s latest announcement comes in the context of its broader mandate to “maintain financial stability” and to “protect the interests of the public.” According to the BoE’s official statement, the central bank will:

1. Increase surveillance of leveraged loan issuances in the U.K. and monitor the market activity of domestic and foreign lenders.
2. Coordinate with the U.S. Federal Reserve and other relevant authorities to assess the potential spillover effects of the U.S. collapse.
3. Review the risk management frameworks of U.K. banks that hold leveraged loan exposure, including the adequacy of their capital buffers and liquidity coverage ratios.
4. Communicate with the U.K. financial market participants to ensure transparency and to address any emerging risks in a timely manner.

In addition to these measures, the BoE will engage with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to discuss possible regulatory adjustments that could strengthen oversight over leveraged loan markets. The FCA, which has already begun its own investigation into the causes of the U.S. collapse, will play a key role in shaping the post‑collapse regulatory landscape.

Market Reactions

The announcement was met with mixed reactions in the U.K. financial community. J.P. Morgan’s head of leveraged finance, David Glover, expressed concern over the “unprecedented volatility” in the market but highlighted that the BoE’s intervention could help calm fears. “The BoE’s monitoring and potential regulatory tightening could act as a stabilising force, helping to mitigate systemic risk,” Glover said.

Conversely, HSBC’s chief risk officer, Maria López, cautioned that “over‑regulation could stifle the market’s ability to function efficiently,” particularly given the need for leveraged loans in financing growth and restructuring activities. López noted that banks might be forced to divert resources to compliance costs, thereby reducing capital available for lending.

Despite these concerns, most analysts agreed that the BoE’s proactive stance was warranted. Credit Suisse analyst Thomas Müller predicted that the BoE’s increased scrutiny would likely lead to a short‑term decline in leveraged loan issuance, but that the market could recover once confidence was restored.

Implications for the U.K. Financial System

The U.K. leveraged loan market, though smaller than its U.S. counterpart, plays an essential role in financing a wide range of companies. The collapse of Civitas exposed gaps in the U.K. market’s risk governance. As a result, the BoE has indicated that it will evaluate the effectiveness of existing prudential standards. Specifically, the BoE plans to examine whether the current Basel III requirements sufficiently address the unique risks associated with leveraged loans, such as concentrated borrower exposure and potential illiquidity.

The BoE’s review is expected to involve a detailed analysis of:

• Capital Adequacy: Whether banks are holding enough equity to absorb potential losses from leveraged loan defaults.
• Liquidity Coverage: Whether banks have sufficient high‑quality liquid assets to meet short‑term outflows.
• Risk Transfer Mechanisms: The extent to which banks rely on securitization or other forms of risk sharing to mitigate leveraged loan risk.

If the BoE identifies significant shortcomings, it may push for tighter regulatory capital charges or even a dedicated supervisory framework for leveraged finance.

Looking Forward

The BoE’s announcement signals a clear recognition that systemic risks can cross borders. The central bank’s collaborative approach with the U.S. Federal Reserve and other global regulators underscores the need for a coordinated, multi‑jurisdictional response to market disruptions. Whether the BoE’s enhanced monitoring will avert a potential U.K. crisis remains to be seen, but the proactive steps taken by the BoE are a notable reminder that the global financial system is highly interconnected.

In an era where leveraged finance continues to expand, the BoE’s vigilance will likely shape the trajectory of U.K. financial regulation in the coming months. Stakeholders in the U.K. and abroad will closely monitor the BoE’s actions and the evolving regulatory landscape, as the central bank seeks to balance the need for stability with the continued growth of capital markets.