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Artificial intelligence’s capabilities could speed up some of the work involved in securitization, but its implementation poses risks. Building governance frameworks is key to deploying the technology safely, writes George Smith
Specialist mortgage lenders are optimistic that funding for asset-backed lending will improve in the long run, despite the difficult developing situation around the fall of specialist bridging lender Market Financial Solutions, writes Tom Hall
Investor appetite for CLO ETFs is increasing in Europe, as the asset class matures. But regulation and investor wariness may limit the eventual size of the market, writes Thomas Hopkins, meaning it will be some time before it can reach the scale of that in the US
The possible further internationalisation of the covered bond market will present challenges as well as opportunities
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In this round-up, China and the United States emerged out of a two-day trade talk with a “phase one” deal, China’s securities regulator set dates for further opening up of onshore financial markets and the Monetary Authority of Macau plans to launch a Nasdaq-like stock exchange for the offshore renminbi market. -
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has fined interdealer broker Tullet Prebon £15.4m over various alleged failings, including broker conduct. The FCA claimed “lavish entertainment” and a “lack of controls” had allowed improper trading to take place.
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In this round-up, vice premier Liu He started a two-day negotiation in Washington DC, the Chinese Ministry of Finance transferred 10% of its stake in Bank of Communications into a state-run fund and the National People’s Congress released draft rules to regulate state employees’ public discourse.
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Antagonism between the United Kingdom and European Union in Brexit negotiations is making interest rate and credit swap market fragmentation more likely by the day, as market participants in both jurisdictions solidify backup plans to trade on US swap execution facilities (SEFs).
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A report commissioned by European Union member states suggests rebranding the Capital Markets Union (CMU) a “Savings and Sustainable Investment Union”. Specific proposals include all large sovereign borrowers issuing green bonds, facilitating IPO access for smaller companies, and a group of select countries readying to harmonise insolvency rules.
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The branding may be on the way out, but there are plenty of reasons to be encouraged about the potential for real progress in the next phase of the Capital Markets Union.
