In the Debt Markets Issue 3

Confidence remains a major brake to financial market stability in Europe. Whilst Q1 2012 data suggests that markets have stabilised, much of this stability is LTRO driven. The lack of growth in the real economy is likely to drive continuing financial market fragility in Q2 2012.

Our Debt Markets and Debt Brokerage businesses are regularly speaking to over 150 investors. As fragmentation continues, reach and scale will be key to accessing this investor base. In these volatile times, we urge CEOs and CFOs to plan early and develop detailed funding contingencies.

You can read our latest report and watch an associated video at:

http://www.pwc.co.uk/corporate-finance/publications/in-the-debt-markets-issue-3.jhtml