Four lenders strengthen ties with BP

Lending banks have been in a strong position to win advisory mandates from the oil giant so far this year

Four banks are arranging $5bn worth of loans for BP, the oil giant that has this year been rewarding its lenders with advisory roles on the sale of billions of dollars worth of assets.

BNP Paribas and Standard Chartered are syndicating a $3bn loan facility for BP. The loan is secured against crude oil sales from offshore fields in Angola, according to a statement from the banks.

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