After aircraft Pfandbriefe, why not SMEs?

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After aircraft Pfandbriefe, why not SMEs?

This week’s first ever Pfandbrief backed by aircraft mortgages has been warmly received. But amid the fanfare for the issuer, NordLB, there are concerns over the security of the assets involved that in turn are stoking debate over what assets should be eligible for covered bond funding.

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