subordinated debt

British

noun

commerce a debt that an unsecured creditor can only claim, in the event of a liquidation, after the claims of secured creditors have been paid

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subordinated debt

A press release from EFG refers to "approximately 232.6 million euros of subordinated debt".

From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026

Lenders now believe Deutsche's subordinated debt is riskier than almost all European rivals.

From Reuters ● May 13, 2016

The ratings of the bank's subordinated debt might also be cut because the uncertainty about Diamond and del Missier's replacements will treat its investment banking arm - Barclays Capital.

From The Guardian ● Jul. 5, 2012

It also said Forstmann was known for innovations including a "unique subordinated debt fund that enabled the firm to finance acquisitions without issuing junk bonds."

From Reuters ● Nov. 20, 2011

While other firms relied on the public debt markets, Forstmann raised his own special subordinated debt fund.

From New York Times ● Nov. 20, 2011

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