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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 -
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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Easing of due diligence rules would favour EU deals over US counterparts
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Waterfall's forward flow advantages, UK auto ABS resumes and CLO managers tackle a bifurcated leveraged loan market
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Regulator plans to implement formulaic p-factor proposed in October 2024
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Proposals to allow smaller banks to catch up with IRBA banks
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Regulators nervous about the perils of private credit should reflect on their own role restraining bank lending while pushing insurers into private markets
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Reforms to Solvency II rules make non-STS securitizations cheaper investments for insurers
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Afme applauds proposed reforms, but some want bigger boost for non-STS and subordinated tranches
