Securitisation
Global banks look for profits in China ABS market
Regulatory change provides opportunity for international firms' structuring skills
SG plans to securitise €1.9 billion of derivatives exposure
Deal is said to pay a coupon of 11% for first-loss protection – which some investors say is too low
"Deceptive and negligent": How the first CPDO got its AAA rating
An extraordinary Australian court judgement shines a light on the errors and deceit that led to the granting of an AAA rating to ABN Amro’s Surf constant proportion debt obligation in 2006. Lukas Becker reports
Dutch counsel confident of success as S&P faces new CPDO case
The fine handed out by an Australian court last year to ABN Amro and Standard & Poor’s was a rare success for post-crisis litigants in structured credit cases. The victors are hoping to repeat the trick in Europe – but what are their chances? Lukas…
A cracking time: Banks turn to CDO unwinds
Banks are getting rid of legacy collateralised debt obligations by cracking them open and selling the collateral – a trend driven by investor demand for the assets and growing capital pressure on the banks. But it can be costly, complicated and even…
ABN Amro and S&P could face European CPDO suit
European banks and pension funds are seeking redress over CPDO ratings, and claims against issuers of other structured credit products could follow
Banks plan to relaunch off-balance-sheet derivatives units
At least six banks are talking to lawyers and rating agencies about reviving derivatives product companies, although AAA ratings may now be off the table
Saving structured finance: Dealers vie for SPV replacement swaps
A few large banks are renting out their credit ratings to protect structured finance vehicles from downgrades. But it’s a complex business, and it can come at a heavy cost to the original counterparties. By Lukas Becker
Reviving securitisation: regulators send mixed messages
Regulators are talking about reviving the securitisation market as a solution to European bank funding pressures – and the door has been opened to counting mortgage-backed debt as a liquid asset. But the market also faces regulatory headwinds. Mark…
Basel statement on risk transfer could halt legitimate trades, bankers warn
Basel Committee focuses on cost of protection in attempt to stamp out capital arbitrage, but dealers worry that sound trades will also suffer
Beware 'buy-and-hold' banking model limitations
Binning the 'originate-to-distribute' banking model in favour of the 'buy-and-hold' model would reduce the role of securitisation – a risk-sharing mechanism that, when done properly, can bring benefits to issuers and buyers alike
RBI’s revised securitisation guidelines could ‘kill’ Indian market
The latest Reserve Bank of India revised draft guidelines for securitised transactions released late September have drawn criticism from market participants for being far too restrictive, with one lawyer saying the rules in their current form would …
US CLO issuance bouncing back in 2011, say experts
While CLO activity remains below pre-financial crisis levels, a demand for higher yields is driving US investor appetite
Securitisation market needs accounting rule change to aid recovery: Barry Sloane profile
Securitisation market has a long way to go before its reputation is restored, says industry veteran
New York Fed RMBS sales go smoothly
Auctions of AIG legacy portfolio delivering a solid result for the Fed
Sponsored statement: DBS Bank
Securitised debt has, at best, played a supporting role in Asia over the past decade or so. No sooner did issuers and investors begin to embrace the product than it met an unexpected hurdle that took the wind out of its sails
US regulators propose standards to give securitisers skin in the game
Regulators release risk retention rule; publish a specific loan-to-value ratio for those mortgages that will be exempted
The art of securitising CVA
New Basel counterparty credit risk capital charges are prompting banks to examine ways of shedding CVA exposures. Some dealers have started to think about securitising the risk, but structuring these transactions is no easy task, and doubts remain over…
Oversubscribed CLO points to returning Asian risk appetite, more CLOs expected
Standard Chartered's most recent Start deal proved oversubscribed, suggesting a returning credit risk appetite in Asia. Meanwhile, more CLOs are expected this year.
Government-issued ABS of non-performing assets may revive securitisation market
US government agencies such as the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the National Credit Union Administration are using securitisation as a means to monetise the assets of failed banks and credit institutions. Governments in Europe are keen to…