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Although Europe appears ever closer to regulatory reform, staunch opponents of securitization remain in the continent, and as political winds blow unpredictably, there is still an uncertain road ahead, reports George Smith
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Supporters of insurers providing credit protection to banks through SRT say it offers diversity to insurance companies, removes risk from the banking sector and frees up capital for more lending. But though deal volumes are growing, the sector is not as developed as it could be — largely because of obstacles in regulation and pricing, writes George Smith
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Proposals to allow smaller banks to catch up with IRBA banks
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Sanctions regime and output floor worry securitization advocates
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The EC’s regulatory proposals for securitization are broadly positive, but some reforms are questionable
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Afme applauds proposed reforms, but some want bigger boost for non-STS and subordinated tranches
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'The lessons of the financial crisis should not be forgotten,' spokesperson warns
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Favourable treatment of equity investments under legislative programmes to be extended from banks to insurers, conditions clarified
