Serbia, Dec. 16 -- The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is investing RSD 1.2 billion (€10.2 million) in unsecured MREL-eligible bonds issued by UniCredit Bank Serbia (UCB) as one of the anchor investors, with UCB's total issuance amounting to RSD 6.0 billion (€51.1 million). The bonds will be listed on the Belgrade Stock Exchange and will count towards UCB's minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities (MREL).This financing will support lending to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Serbia. In accordance with the Financial Intermediaries Framework, UCB has committed to increasing its SME portfolio by a multiple of the EBRD's funding, prioritising new clients and those in econ...