Risk retention threatens as Firstmac taps US demand for Aussie RMBS

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Risk retention threatens as Firstmac taps US demand for Aussie RMBS

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Firstmac is again showing faith in the appeal of Australian RMBS to foreign buyers by mandating leads for a part-US dollar transaction, following two sterling-denominated issues last year. The deal comes despite uncertainty over how US risk retention rules could affect Australian issuance in US dollars.

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