Auto ABS hit by risk retention paradox

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Auto ABS hit by risk retention paradox

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New risk retention rules, which will require securitization sponsors to retain a 5% stake in new issuances, could impact auto ABS deals more than mortgage-backed ones. The rules, mandated by Dodd-Frank in response to the financial crisis, were finalised by the FDIC on Tuesday — but some observers say they will penalise the wrong asset class.

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