Uniqa and VIG to Challenge Draft Hypo Law

Professional ServicesInsurance ♦ Published: June 12, 2014; 15:55 ♦ (Vindobona)

Both companies said that they would take steps to protect their rights.

Uniqa and VIG to Challenge Draft Hypo Law / Picture: © Uniqa / Kristian Bissuti

Listed insurer VIG, one of defunct lender Hypo creditors affected by some EUR 1.7 billion haircut passed by Austria on Wednesday, will thoroughly look into the draft act on the haircut and follow further legislative steps.

VIG holds some EUR 100 million in Carinthia-guaranteed bonds of Hypo, half of which is subordinated capital.

Also, Uniqa, Austria’s second…

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