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Latest SRTx fixings released
SRT market settles as volatility eases, despite lingering caution
The latest SRTx fixings for May 2026 suggest that markets remain stable, with volatility and credit risk concerns easing...
8 June 2026
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SRT Market Update
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Bulgarian bank seals second EIB-backed SRT
SRT market update
Allianz Bank Bulgaria has completed its second synthetic securitisation with EIB Group, freeing up capacity to support a...
5 June 2026
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Market Moves
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Job swaps weekly: Avellinia appoints chief credit officer, while Davidson Kempner launches European CLO arm
People moves and key promotions in securitisation
This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees Davidson Kempner become the latest firm to launch a Europ...
5 June 2026
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News Analysis
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Insurers offload data centre risks with niche ILS structures
Insurance-linked securities come to the forefront, with US$30bn in digital infra issuance
A once niche part of the securitisation market is taking centre stage in the data centre race as insurance comp...
5 June 2026
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Securitised credit stays firm as issuance runs ahead of record pace
ABS issuance hits 2026 high as strong technicals support spread performance, while investors look to...
Securitised credit markets remain positive heading into June, with issuance running above last year’s record p...
5 June 2026
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News Analysis
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SCI In Focus: Rising LMEs elevate documentation risk for CLO managers
Covenant-lite loans and adversarial LMEs redefine risk and recovery dynamics in CLO markets
Liability management exercises (LMEs) have become increasingly common in leveraged finance, raising concerns for CLO inv...
5 June 2026
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KBRA sees path for European fibre assets to tap ABS market
Rating agency says mature fibre networks with recurring revenues could increasingly refinance throug...
European fibre infrastructure assets could increasingly turn to securitisation as a refinancing tool once they move beyo...
5 June 2026
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Fitch updates CLO rating method to reflect growth of non-bankruptcy default events
Reduced downgrade risk could see agency expand its market share in rating mezzanine CLO debt
Fitch has finalised its updated CLO rating criteria that include changes that could result in a number of upgrades to ou...
4 June 2026
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News Analysis
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ABF Deal Digest: Blackstone cuts US$1.3bn biotech facility for Apogee
A weekly roundup of private asset-backed financing activity
This week’s roundup of private ABF activity sees Funding Circle renew a £200m forward flow agreement...
4 June 2026
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News Analysis
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GB Bank, beyond the asset class
Wholesale funding strategies are evolving, and for GB Bank, the originator behind the assets matters...
The specialist finance market has grown accustomed to discussing opportunities between asset classes, but a growing numb...
4 June 2026
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News Analysis
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IACPM survey underlines 'orderly' SRT expansion
Non-GSIB issuers, specialised lending driving growth
Banks issued €30bn of first loss and mezzanine SRT tranches referencing €378bn of loans in 2025, repre...
4 June 2026
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SRT Market Update
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Top 10 US bank in CLN market
Truist Financial back in SRT
Truist Financial is in the market with its second risk transfer deal CLN, following its debut in the market last Septemb...
3 June 2026
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News Analysis
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ABS: Stronger orderbooks drive sharper spread compression in 1Q 2026 - SCI Analytics
ABS spread tightening became more coverage-sensitive in 1Q 2026, with stronger books more frequently...
The ABS market showed stronger spread compression and more responsive bookbuilding over the first quarter of 2026, accor...
3 June 2026
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SRT Market Update
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NA Bank surfaces with $625m CLN
Top ten US bank with IG corporates deal
Now established risk transfer issuer US Bank is in the market with a US$625m CLN, representing a 12.5% first loss positi...
2 June 2026
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SRT Market Update
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Asset manager sells on risk transfer
Bayview said in the market
Bayview is in the market with a repackaging of a synthetic securitisation of a US$4.2bn portfolio of investment grade (I...
2 June 2026
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Europe's first ESN could accelerate push for SME financing reform
Bpifrance's debut European Secured Note issue could also accelerate efforts to build a pan-European ...
French state-backed investment bank Bpifrance is set to issue the market’s first European Se...
2 June 2026
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European securitisation benchmarks launched
SCIx to provide sector and ratings reference points
SCI has launched a family of indices covering the European ABS, CLO and RMBS markets – the SCI Composites Inde...
2 June 2026 Free
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Octaura captures up to 8% of syndicated loan trading market in three years
CEO Brian Bejile says rapid electronic adoption is reshaping leveraged finance as investors push for...
Electronic trading platform Octaura has captured roughly 7.7% of the syndicated loan trading market just three years aft...
1 June 2026
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News Analysis
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Investor selectivity grows, CEE issuance matures and MDB-led SRT emerges as a new frontier
Monthly roundup of SRT market activity
The SRT market entered May with little sign of slowing, even as broader credit markets continued to navigate volatility,...
29 May 2026
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News Analysis
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SCI In Focus: Building an investable asset class referencing MDB exposures
IFC plans repeat SRT issuance as originate-to-distribute model gains traction
IFC’s landmark trade finance synthetic securitisation turned heads across the market earlier this month, as it...
29 May 2026
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News Analysis
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Esoteric ABS: Avenues and cul de sacs of data centre financing - video
Milbank's Patrick Campbell speaks to SCI about data centre financing
Patrick Campbell, a partner at Milbank specialising in digital infrastructure, talks to SCI US editor Simon Boughey i...
29 May 2026
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Market Moves
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Job swaps weekly: Seward & Kissel names new head of structured credit
People moves and key promotions in securitisation
This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees Seward & Kissel appointing a New-York-based partn...
29 May 2026
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IQ-EQ completes Zenith acquisition expanding Italian structured finance presence
Acquisition gives IQ-EQ its first foothold in Italy as the firm looks to deepen European structured ...
IQ-EQ yesterday completed its acquisition of Italian securitisation and structured finance specialist Zenith Global, fol...
28 May 2026
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News Analysis
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US Bank sees CLO issuance rebound as managers expand into Europe and private credit structures evolve
Hosni Shadid says geopolitical uncertainty and private credit concerns temporarily slowed issuance a...
The CLO market is poised for renewed momentum in the second half of 2026, after a brief slowdown in issuance activity dr...
28 May 2026
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News Analysis
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ABF Deal Digest: Carlyle inks PDP deal, while Octane executes fifth forward flow
A weekly roundup of private asset-backed financing activity
This week’s roundup of private ABF activity sees Diversified Energy Company and Carlyle’s Global Cre...
28 May 2026
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News Analysis
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Värde and the top trends in the world of ABF
Missy Dolski, partner and global head of ABF at Värde Partners, answers SCI's questions
Q: Can you walk us through how you found your way into ABF? A: I have a very untraditional background. I actually star...
27 May 2026
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EU ABS market slows but pricing remains firm amid selective investor demand
Santander and Beequip transactions attract strong orders despite lighter primary supply, while renew...
Primary European ABS activity slowed this week following a busy prior pipeline, but the market still delivered strong pr...
27 May 2026
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SRT Market Update
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Japanese bank preps SRT referencing revolvers
SRT market update
SMBC is in the market with an SRT deal referencing a US$4.2bn diversified portfolio of revolving corporate credit facili...
27 May 2026
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News Analysis
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Nodem cuts US$40m NAV loan to US manager
Deal structured as a two facility blend between the GP and the fund
Nodem Capital has facilitated a US$40m NAV loan to a US-based asset manager, SCI has learned. The deal, which...
26 May 2026
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News Analysis
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The CFO uptick
Jeffrey Stern, structured finance partner at Reed Smith, expands on the asset class momentum
Q: We're seeing a notable resurgence in CFOs recently. What do you think is driving that appetite among GPs and LPs? A...
26 May 2026
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Talking Point
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SCI In Focus: CLOs emerge as key funding tool for expanding private credit platforms
Managers increasingly view CLOs as a scalable and resilient financing tool as retail-driven outflows...
The rapid growth of the private credit market over the last decade has also seen increased issuance of private credit CL...
26 May 2026
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SRT Market Update
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Industry waits for eligible guarantor clarity
Much-lauded B3E provides no relief
The re-proposed Basel III Endgame (B3E) has been met with largely universal acclaim from US banks, but one aspect german...
22 May 2026
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SRT Market Update
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GSIBs in the market with fund finance exposure
JPM and GS looking to offload risk with SRTs
GSIBs JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs are looking for buyers of synthetic securitisations of NAV loans and subscription line...
22 May 2026
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Market Moves
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Job swaps weekly: Desjardins hires securitisation head, Gemcorp and ICG also hire structuring leads
People moves and key promotions in structured credit
This week’s roundup of structured credit job swaps sees alternative credit specialist Desjardins hire...
22 May 2026
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Fitch marks first Euro CLO 'C' downgrade in 2.0 era
Rating agency highlights growing pressure on lowest, riskiest tiers of European CLOs
Fitch has warned that a recent downgrade of a European CLO may not be an isolated case in its latest European CLO perfor...
22 May 2026
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News Analysis
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ABF Deal Digest: BBB agrees £350m deal with Allica, while Shawbrook cuts £22.5m ABL facility
A weekly roundup of private asset-backed financing activity
This week’s roundup of private ABF activity sees the British Business Bank agree an ENABLE Guarantee transacti...
21 May 2026
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Former III Capital COO secures family office anchor for ABF launch
Mark Perry is actively fundraising for a strategy focused on rare diamonds
Ex-III Capital Management coo Mark Perry has received a family office anchor for a new co-investment vehicle, SCI has le...
21 May 2026
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News Analysis
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Canyon eyes non-QM opportunities in 'higher for longer' rate environment
Firm expects to break new issuance records after strong growth last year
Canyon Partners is targeting record-breaking issuance in the non-qualified mortgage sector this year. The US$30bn mana...
21 May 2026
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News Analysis
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US BB CLO BWIC sees strong demand for higher-MVOC top-tier names
Poh-Heng Tan from CLO Research provides insights US BB CLO BWIC where Oak Hill, BSP and Diameter-man...
Yesterday’s US BB CLO BWIC highlighted strong demand for top-tier names with higher MVOC levels, as reflected...
21 May 2026
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"Issuers are listening": Man Group sees investor leverage returning to SRT
Age of plenty for issuers may be ending
As synthetic securitisation spreads have continued to widen since Q4 2025, experienced protection sellers may b...
21 May 2026
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Morningstar DBRS backs FCA securitisation reforms but flags disclosure risks
Morningstar DBRS warns that while the FCA's proposed securitisation reforms could streamline UK auto...
The FCA’s proposed overhaul of UK securitisation reporting could improve efficiency in the auto ABS market but...
20 May 2026
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News Analysis
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SCI in Focus: Momentum grows in the CRE lending market
From busy ABF pipelines to manufactured housing finance, the architecture of real estate lending is ...
UK commercial real estate lending is firing on all cylinders: the sector rose 29% last year to reach its highest level s...
20 May 2026
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News Analysis
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CLOs: First-quarter data shows strong technicals keep CLO machine running, despite market strains - SCI Analytics
Global volume reached US$141bn in 1Q26 as strong investor demand and captive equity supported issuan...
The global CLO market displayed a relatively strong technical in 1Q26 - despite challenging market conditions -...
20 May 2026
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UK SME guarantee programme debuts SRT-style structure
'Repeatable template' to reduce execution uncertainty
The British Business Bank (BBB) has launched its inaugural ENABLE Guarantee structured as an SRT-style transaction, with...
19 May 2026
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Varde Partners prices largest CRE CLO to date at US$1bn
Varde's latest issuance highlights renewed momentum in CRE securitisation markets amid improving inv...
Varde Partners has today closed its largest commercial real estate (CRE) CLO to date, pricing the US$1bn VMC 2026-FL6 tr...
19 May 2026
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News Analysis
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Data centre ABS: growth from the ground up
Joe Allen, deputy cio and head of securitised credit strategies at Bright Meadow, an investment team...
The age of digital infrastructure growth is in full swing, with investors betting on rapid scaling to deliver fruitful r...
19 May 2026
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LMA backs UK securitisation reform as CLO market eyes regulatory reset
Proposed FCA and PRA changes could improve efficiency and competitiveness for CLO managers and inves...
The Loan Market Association (LMA) is supporting the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authorit...
18 May 2026
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Talking Point
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SCI in Focus: AI adoption in the CLO market
AI tools have the potential to reshape CLO workflows and disrupt the manager ecosystem, but uptake r...
The CLO market has been grappling with the implications of AI disruption for several years, with concerns inten...
18 May 2026
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Secondary loan markets stabilise while primary issuance weakens
BSL market recovery remains uneven as investors favour higher-quality loans
The broadly syndicated loan (BSL) market showed signs of recovery last month, after a volatile start to the year shaped...
18 May 2026
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Market Moves
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Job swaps weekly: NorthWall lands major CLO hire from Permira Credit
People moves and key promotions in structured credit
This week’s roundup of structured credit job swaps sees alternative credit specialist NorthWall Capital make a...
15 May 2026
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Kartesia set to launch first EU CLO
Kartesia is preparing to enter the European CLO market with its inaugural Euro CLO expected in H2
Kartesia is preparing to launch its first European CLO in the second half of the year, with Deutsche Bank acting as arra...
15 May 2026
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ABF Deal Digest: Glencore completes US$2.55bn deal, while Royal London cuts senior financing facility
A weekly roundup of private asset-backed financing activity
This week’s roundup of private ABF activity sees Ripple secure a US$200m facility from Neuberger Speciality Fi...
14 May 2026
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News Analysis
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Beach Point on ABF strategy and market outlook
Benjamin Hunsaker, head of structured credit & ABF at Beach Point Capital, answers SCI's questio...
Q: How would you describe Beach Point and your role there? A: Beach Point manages over US$20bn in assets. We like to t...
14 May 2026
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News Analysis
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Pantheon raises US$1bn in debut private equity CFO
Strong demand from insurers is driving structured credit push
Pantheon has closed its first private equity collateralised fund obligation at US$1bn, surpassing its US$750mn target. ...
14 May 2026
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Manager tiering drives CLO double-B pricing as MVOC weakens
Poh-Heng Tan from CLO Research provides BWIC colour insights on US CLO BB tranche pricing
Using a sample of US BSL CLO BB bonds with reinvestment end dates between 2029 and 2031 that have been placed on BWIC si...
14 May 2026
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News Analysis
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SRT: First quarter data shows a more strategic phase - SCI Analytics
SRT Quarterly Report points to increasing institutionalisation, resilient investor demand and expand...
The global SRT market entered 2026 with strong momentum, but the defining feature of the first quarter was not simply is...
13 May 2026
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SRT Market Update
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IFC teams up with six institutions on historic trade finance SRT
First MDB trade to utilise three-tiered capital structure
IFC has finalised its inaugural Trade Finance Synthetic Securitisation (TFSS), marking the institution’s first...
13 May 2026
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SRT fast track gaining traction
Call for banks to contribute to 'simplification agenda'
Only two SRT transactions were submitted to the ECB via its new ‘fast track’ procedure during the fi...
13 May 2026
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Commerzbank eyes new asset classes for SRT programme
German lender's new 'Momentum' strategy targets revealed
Commerzbank is gearing up to use SRTs beyond traditional corporate loan portfolios, as the lender looks to reach long-te...
13 May 2026
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Pearl Diver launches investment-grade CLO strategy to broader market
The tranche investment specialist targets ETF competition with a more flexible, actively-managed str...
Pearl Diver Capital has opened its investment grade (IG) CLO strategy to the broader market, expanding the fund to a wid...
13 May 2026
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Talking Point
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Chinese EV expansion seen as gradual shift in Europe, not auto ABS disruption
Morningstar says underwriting quality and residual value management matter more than vehicle origin
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are becoming increasingly visible across Europe, but according to Morningstar&...
13 May 2026
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Iberian SRT market 'no longer niche'
Access to granular historical data remains critical
Iberian industry participants at SCI’s SRT Roadshow in Madrid last week agreed that risk transfer is &ldqu...
12 May 2026
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Mountain Point debuts $500m CLO with systematic risk strategy
Connecticut-based manager launches its first CLO backed by nearly 1,000 syndicated loans
Mountain Point Credit Management recently closed on its inaugural US$500mn CLO transaction consisting of nearly 1,000 br...
12 May 2026
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Latest SRTx fixings released
SME demand drives SRT spread recovery despite macro volatility
The latest SRTx fixings for April 2026 point to a market that is slowly bouncing&...
12 May 2026
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ABF and the UK real estate opportunity
Continued bank retrenchment is opening additional opportunities for ABF
ABF has become the alternative mode of credit in the UK real estate market as banks continue to retrench and the financi...
12 May 2026
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Janus Henderson's EUR AAA CLO ETF tops $500m as investors continue to favour senior credit
The strategy becomes Europe's largest and most traded EUR AAA CLO ETF
Janus Henderson’s EUR AAA CLO strategy has surpassed US$500m in assets, making it the largest and most traded...
12 May 2026
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EU structured credit remains firm despite geopolitical strain
ABS and CLO markets remain supported by strong demand and resilient collateral performance
European structured credit markets continue to show resilience despite geopolitical uncertainty, with investors remainin...
12 May 2026
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SCI In Focus: Morocco quietly emerges as Africa's synthetic securitisation pioneer
Morocco is gradually building one of Africa's most advanced synthetic securitisation markets through...
Morocco is emerging as one of the few jurisdictions in Africa actively developing a synthetic securitisation market, wit...
11 May 2026
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Market Moves
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Job swaps weekly: Lazard to acquire Campbell Lutyens
People moves and key promotions in securitisation
This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees Lazard striking a deal to acquire private markets advisor...
8 May 2026
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News Analysis
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LibreMax launches debut ABF interval fund
New York-based firm has already raised US$285m from three anchor investors
LibreMax Capital has launched its first ABF-focused interval fund and has already secured US$285m from three anchor inve...
7 May 2026
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Kartesia launches European CLO platform
Kartesia Loan Management has raised €140m, targets leveraged loans and structured credit
European private credit manager Kartesia has launched a new platform, Kartesia Loan Management (KLM), focused on investi...
7 May 2026
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Germany's SRT market: A tale of two speeds
Currently, Germany's SRT market is diverging between programmatic issuers and sporadic players amid ...
German SRT markets have often been described as gradual rather than fast-moving. Banks have been slower to embr...
7 May 2026
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SRT Market Update
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European MDB launches inaugural SRT with seasoned investor partner, targeting new asset class
SRT market update
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched its inaugural €1bn Mosaic SRT, with PG...
7 May 2026
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SCI In Focus: ECON backs securitisation revamp, but market warns of 'Pyrrhic victory'
Concerns grow as ECON securitisation reform advances, with questions over ambition and real market i...
The European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) has set out its position on the re...
7 May 2026
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Argenta opens door to institutional capital
Private credit is discovering an unlikely home in the centuries-old insurance market
Argenta Private Capital Ltd (APCL), one of Lloyd's of London's four member agents, is actively courting institutional in...
7 May 2026
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ABF Deal Digest: Parafin upsizes warehouse, while Torus secures equipment financing
A weekly roundup of private asset-backed financing activity
This week’s roundup of private ABF activity sees Parafin upsize its warehouse credit facility with Trinity. Me...
7 May 2026
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News Analysis
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SCI In Conversation Podcast: Gregor Burkart, Enpal
We discuss the hottest topics in securitisation today...
In this episode of SCI in Conversation, ABF senior reporter Marina Torres speaks to Gregor Burkart, svp in asset financi...
6 May 2026
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British Business Bank eyes broader role in UK SME ABS after Propel debut
Government-backed economic development bank aims to familiarise broader investor base with SME ABS a...
The British Business Bank’s first investment in a public cash ABS transaction is part of a deliberate strategy...
6 May 2026
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BlackRock eyes challenges and opportunities in RE CLOs
High rates and geopolitical shocks create a double-edged sword
BlackRock is eyeing opportunities and challenges in the real estate and construction sectors of the CLO market this year...
6 May 2026
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Nordic SRT growth capped by structural constraints
SCI's European SRT Roadshow in Oslo made clear the Nordic SRT market is maturing, but contained
At SCI’s inaugural European SRT Roadshow event in Oslo last week, the message was consistent across panels: th...
6 May 2026
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Navigating MFS's downfall: a resiliency test for ABF
Gabriel Yomi Dabiri, global head of private credit at Squire Patton Boggs, highlights regulatory gap...
Private credit has seen incredible growth since the GFC, but now faces a new challenge: navigating increasing regulatory...
5 May 2026 Free
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From safety valve to engine room
Monthly roundup of SRT market activity
The global SRT market is entering a more mature, strategic phase, according to all the pointers. Developments over April...
1 May 2026
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News Analysis
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Job swaps weekly: GB Bank ceo steps down, while Reckoner launches superyacht construction strategy
People moves and key promotions in securitisation
This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees GB Bank ceo Mike Says step down after five years, Citi hi...
1 May 2026
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ABF Deal Digest: Chicago Atlantic in NAV-backed deal while GB Bank supports 4Syte
A weekly roundup of private asset-backed financing activity
This week’s roundup of private ABF activity sees GB Bank back 4Syte with a new invoice finance facility. Meanw...
30 April 2026
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GB Bank backs 4Syte with invoice finance facility
Structure built on multi-issuance securitisation platform with capacity to grow to £100m
GB Bank has provided a new funding facility to 4Syte, a UK invoice finance lender focused on SMEs, SCI has learned. Th...
30 April 2026
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Robust 'senior secured' definitions key in CLO analysis, Fitch says
Fitch Ratings warns weak definitions of "senior secured" debt risk undermining recovery expectations...
Fitch Ratings emphasises that the classification of “senior secured” debt within CLO documentation i...
29 April 2026
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KBRA rates Harvest Funding RMBS as falling LTVs offset rising arrears pressures
Strong house price growth and borrower overpayments bolster resilience, but looming interest-only ma...
Last week KBRA announced the ratings for Harvest Funding, a static RMBS, where the firm assigned ratings to sev...
29 April 2026
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Hilco Global expands ABF arm after ORIX acquisition
Firm already in discussion with LPs to raise new capital beyond ORIX seed
Hilco Global has launched an expanded ABL platform, combining its valuation expertise with ORIX Corporation USA, which a...
28 April 2026
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Energy shock from Middle East conflict tests chemical CLO exposure
Chemical sector risks and macro volatility heighten investor caution
As the US-Iran conflict enters its 60th day with limited visibility on de-escalation, the spike in energy prices has tra...
28 April 2026
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Chicago Atlantic eyes up to US$1bn for emerging markets fund
The firm is already deploying capital in deals across US$25m to US$50m
Chicago Atlantic is eyeing up to US$1bn for a new emerging markets private credit fund, SCI has learned. The strategy,...
27 April 2026
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Spring surge drives CLO equity BWIC, but IRRs lag distributions
Poh-Heng Tan from CLO Research provides insights into last week's active CLO equity BWIC activity
Just as the first signs of spring draw people out into the streets, an improving trading backdrop, combined with post-Ap...
27 April 2026
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SRT Market Update
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Czech lender emerges as SRT name to watch
SRT market update
MONETA Money Bank’s first-quarter results have sharpened focus on whether the Czech lender could eventually jo...
27 April 2026
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SRT Market Update
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Credit union SRT push in Canada could open path to US expansion
SRT market update
Canadian credit unions are beginning to explore SRT transactions, marking a potential expansion of the product beyond it...
27 April 2026
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Talking Point
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CLO sell-off masks technical dislocation, not credit deterioration, says CIFC
CIFC argues recent drawdowns are driven by liquidity pressures, model distortions, and thin investor...
In the past twelve months, CLO markets have experienced a sharp repricing that reflects deteriorating credit fundamental...
27 April 2026
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News Analysis
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Santander retains Pillar 3 pole position
Survey of securitisation disclosures shows BNP Paribas closing in
Santander retains its dominance as a leading synthetic securitisation issuer, according to an SCI Analytics survey of Eu...
27 April 2026
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SRT Market Update
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Third issuance underscores cash SRT traction
SRT market update
Compass has completed a €950m consumer loan securitisation structured to achieve&nb...
27 April 2026
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News Analysis
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ABF leads the way in Q1 securitisation hires
Inaugural SCI Analytics Quarterly Job Swaps Report reveals asset class accounted for almost half of ...
Asset-backed finance roles accounted for almost half of Q1's securitisation hires at mid-, senior- and C-suite-level, ac...
24 April 2026
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News Analysis
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SCI In Focus: EU securitisation reform caught in political crossfire
Political infighting, drafting missteps and insurer tensions cloud the future of EU securitisation r...
EU securitisation reform has become an increasingly contentious political debate marked by changing compromise proposals...
24 April 2026 Free
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Job swaps weekly: SMBC and Mount Street hires, while departures hit UBS and CQS
People moves and key promotions in securitisation
This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees SMBC hire a new head of lender finance in EMEA, while Mou...
24 April 2026 Free
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Legacy barriers and securitisation reforms
George Gooderham, counsel and Andrew Vickery, partner at Linklaters answer SCI's questions
Linklaters has proposed new legal reforms in the EU and UK with the aim of removing legacy barriers in the securitisatio...
24 April 2026
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European ABS holds firm in March as demand offsets macro volatility
Robust technicals keep ABS stable despite shifting rate expectations
European ABS markets saw a volatile March backdrop with asset managers pointing to remaining strong demand and resilient...
24 April 2026
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UBS CLO veteran departs
Viral Shah exits the US$60bn platform after over a decade
UBS CLO veteran Viral Shah has departed the firm after over a decade, SCI has learned. London-based Shah has exited th...
23 April 2026
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ABF Deal Digest: JetBlue secures US$500m facility
A weekly roundup of private asset-backed financing activity
This week’s roundup of private ABF activity sees JetBlue Airways secure a US$500m financing facility backed by...
23 April 2026
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News Analysis
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US CLO momentum slows after strong start to 2026
As the market enters Q2, cautious optimism persists, though widening spreads could shape deal flow
The US CLO market entered 2026 with robust primary issuance and sustained momentum, but nascent signs of deceleration ar...
23 April 2026
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SRT Market Update
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Two mortgage SRTs test market resilience
SRT market update
BBVA has executed two on-balance sheet synthetic securitisations referencing a €3bn residential mortgage portfo...
23 April 2026
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News Analysis
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SCI In Focus: Risk-based capital modernisation a catalyst for insurance CLO allocations
New modelling proposals could improve capital efficiency for senior tranches, incentivising a strate...
Insurance investment across CLO debt structure could be shaken up by a series of changes to how risk-based capital requi...
23 April 2026 Free
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Selwood ramps up capital solutions push as European SRT pipeline widens
Asset manager expands European SRT focus, with Italy remaining attractive amid resilient investor de...
London-based Selwood Asset Management is increasing its focus on capital solutions strategies as it sees a grow...
23 April 2026
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CVC closes $1bn CLO equity fund, targets $15bn of issuance
CVC CLO Equity IV marks a 25% increase on prior vehicle and is expected to back more than 30 new CLO...
CVC Credit, the global credit management platform of CVC plc, has reached the final close of its CLO equity fund, CVC CL...
23 April 2026
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Private SRT listings rise as Vienna gains traction among European issuers
Banks increasingly use private listings to support SRT transactions and satisfy investor requirement...
The market for SRT-linked listings is gaining momentum, with the Vienna Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF), operated by...
23 April 2026
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Banks lean on SRTs as credit outlook darkens
Banks are increasingly using SRTs to manage rising defaults and worsening credit conditions
Deteriorating credit conditions, rising default expectations and a more challenging phase of...
22 April 2026
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Golborne launches €500m evergreen ABF fund
Strategy focuses on making senior loans to European and UK SMEs
Golborne Capital has launched a new evergreen ABF fund, SCI has learned. The new vehicle, which is looking to raise &a...
22 April 2026
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European auto ABS shows resilience in March despite losses and delinquencies
Gradual credit softening meets leasing stability amid diverging national trends
European auto ABS performance showed a mixed but still resilient profile over the 12 months to March 2026, with loan col...
22 April 2026
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SRT Market Update
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Austrian bank loads up its SRT arsenal as capital needs rise
SRT market update
BAWAG Group has all but confirmed that synthetic risk transfer activity will play a central role in funding its proposed...
22 April 2026
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News Analysis
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Walls between public and private credit begin to crumble
Majority of global investors expect integrated approach to credit within five years
The boundaries between public and private credit are dissolving, and a majority of global LPs now expect to manage the t...
21 April 2026
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Industry groups warn EU securitisation reforms could backfire
Brussels faces pressure to avoid securitisation reforms that could further weaken investor demand
A coalition of financial and investor associations has urged Members of the European Parliament’s ECON Committ...
21 April 2026 Free
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CLO spreads stay wide as uncertainty around Iran war persists
Jolted by ongoing uncertainty following the outbreak of the Iran war, the CLO primary market contrac...
Nearly two months after the outbreak of the Iran war the CLO primary market continues to grapple with wider liabilities...
21 April 2026 Free
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SCI In Focus: Cash SRTs move further into the mainstream
European auto lenders are increasingly using cash SRTs to combine funding and capital relief
Cash SRT deals are becoming an increasingly mainstream funding and capital tool for European banks, as regulators, inves...
20 April 2026
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News Analysis
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Asian structured credit demand grows, but fragmentation caps market depth
Investors highlight spread pick-up and rising allocations, but warn regulatory divergence and limite...
Buy-side participants at the FT Live ABS Asia conference last month in Hong Kong highlighted strong investor demand for...
20 April 2026
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SCI In Focus: Brussels debates securitisation reform as insurer role sharpens
EU policymakers face growing pressure to ease constraints on insurers and banks, with industry parti...
The European Union’s latest attempt to revive its securitisation market is entering a decisive phase, with pol...
20 April 2026 Free
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Job swaps weekly: SRT industry veteran joins SMBC, ABF expert from Northleaf departs
People moves and key promotions in securitisation
This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees SRT and ABF industry veterans joining new firms, Bain Cap...
17 April 2026
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Market Moves
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Kruzel heads to SMBC
Industry veteran to enhance SMBC SRT profile
Mark Kruzel, whose departure from Pimco was reported yesterday, is joining Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation...
16 April 2026
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News Analysis
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Chicago Atlantic enters emerging markets with new ABF strategy
Firm is eyeing a capital gap for mid-sized borrowers across Latin America & Asia
Chicago Atlantic has launched an emerging markets private credit strategy, seeking to deploy bespoke capital into high-g...
16 April 2026
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ABF Deal Digest: Funding Circle renews FlexiPay agreement
A weekly roundup of private asset-backed financing activity
This week’s roundup of private ABF activity sees Funding Circle renew its funding agreement with FlexiPay. Mea...
16 April 2026
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News Analysis
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Structure, discipline, scale
Barings' new md, CJ Wei, shares his vision for the firm's ABF strategy
Q: Your career has taken you across some very different environments, with stints at Man Group, Jefferies and Northleaf....
16 April 2026
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Cheyne Capital explores insurance side vehicle for SRT strategy
Insurance capital set to play notable role
Cheyne Capital is exploring a dedicated side vehicle targeting insurance capital to invest alongside its existing risk t...
16 April 2026
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SRT Market Update
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Green SRT reveals inner workings of public-backed trades
SRT market update
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Investment Fund (EIF) have lifted the lid on the structure and pricing o...
16 April 2026
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Major US lender takes issue with new capital rules
JP Morgan sees rising charges while others enjoy savings
JP Morgan executives expressed their dissatisfaction with the re-proposed Basel III Endgame (B3E) capital framework duri...
15 April 2026
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Market Moves
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Kruzel leaves Pimco
SRT industry veteran seeks pastures new
Mark Kruzel, a well-known figure in the US SRT industry, has left Pimco, SCI has learned. His next berth is not known,...
15 April 2026
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SRT Market Update
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Belgian bank readies second corporate loan SRT
SRT market update
KBC Group is understood to be working with Societe Generale on an SRT linked to a €1.25bn portfolio of...
15 April 2026
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News Analysis
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Strong bid momentum drives active CLO BB trading day
Poh-Heng Tan from CLO Research provides insights on CLO BB trading: US range wide, EU range tight
Yesterday was a busy day, with significant trading activity at the BB level. A total of 22 line items, amounting to arou...
15 April 2026
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Latest SRTx fixings released
Spreads widen as investors begin repricing risk
The latest SRTx fixings for March 2026 suggest the start of a broader repricing across the SRT market, with spreads wide...
15 April 2026
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News Analysis
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Structured finance hiring finds its footing
After a record-breaking start to the year, dealmakers hit pause, but the market remains hot
The structured finance hiring market is navigating a quiet moment after one of its most active openings in recent memory...
15 April 2026
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News Analysis
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ECB residual value rule changes show limited impact on Auto ABS
Limited repo eligibility impact suggests residual value crackdown is more interpretative than transf...
European auto ABS markets have remained resilient following the European Central Bank’s latest changes to its...
15 April 2026
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News Analysis
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CLO debut is 'natural next step' for T. Rowe Price
From loans to CLOs, T. Rowe Price expands credit playbook
Last week, T. Rowe Price announced the pricing of its first foray into the US CLO market with ROWE CLO 2026-1, a $403.59...
14 April 2026
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News Analysis
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US CLO BB BWIC activity rebounds as tiering dynamics sharpen
Poh-Heng Tan from CLO Research provides US CLO BB BWIC snapshot with clear tiering in play
US CLO BB BWIC activity picked up last this week, supported by slightly improved loan market sentiment. Across BB tran...
13 April 2026
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Market Moves
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Orrick continues Cadwalader hiring spree with two ABS partners
Latest hires deepen Orrick's transatlantic debt finance and ABS capabilities
Orrick continues to build out its structured finance team in London with the addition of two more partners from Cadwalad...
13 April 2026
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Market Moves
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Job swaps weekly: Law firms hoover up securitisation talent
People moves and key promotions in securitisation
Law firms in London and the US are beefing up their structured finance and securitisation practices with both new hires...
10 April 2026
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ABF Deal Digest: Dubai Aerospace, BXCI launch aircraft leasing partnership
A weekly roundup of private asset-backed financing activity
This week’s roundup of private ABF activity sees Dubai Aerospace Enterprise and Blackstone Credit & In...
9 April 2026
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New clean-up call rules to help US SRT
B3E redux boosts market with clean-up calls and p factor
The reworked Basel Three Endgame (B3E) rules, released at the end of last month, represent the gift that keeps giving: i...
9 April 2026
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News Analysis
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SCI webinar: Data centre issuance accelerates, but concerns about power remain
Deal sizes grow larger, with US$8bn in public data centre ABS during Q1
Public data centre ABS issuance is already heading to record-breaking levels this year, with Q1 figures alone hitting ar...
9 April 2026 Free
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Specialist lenders ride a wave of healthcare financing momentum
A niche corner in ABF is finding its moment
Two deals totalling more than US$430m have landed in quick succession in healthcare finance, marking a strong momentum f...
9 April 2026
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T. Rowe Price makes US CLO market debut
T. Rowe Price manages $1.80 trillion in client assets as of February 28, 2026
Global investment management firm T.Rowe Price has entered the CLO market with the issuance of ROWE CLO 2026-1,...
9 April 2026
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EU securitisation reform hinges on calibration
Calibration choices in EU securitisation increasingly seen as central to financing and risk transfer...
Securitisation reform is increasingly being framed as a strategic tool for supporting the financing of the EU economy, w...
9 April 2026
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SRT Market Update
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Japanese mid-sized banks explore first SRTs
SRT market update
Japan’s SRT market could be entering its next phase, with mid-sized lenders now understood to be exploring the...
8 April 2026
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OIC closes infrastructure credit fund 43% above target
New York-based manager raises US$1.58bn for Fund IV
OIC has closed its fourth private credit fund at US$1.58bn, exceeding its US$1.1bn target and marking the New York manag...
8 April 2026
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Northleaf ABF veteran departs
CJ Wei to exit the alternatives manager after seven years
Northleaf Capital Partners veteran CJ Wei has departed the firm after seven years. New York-based Wei has exited the a...
8 April 2026
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PAG hires KKR veteran for European buildout
Douglas Watt joins the APAC specialist as global co-head of sales
PAG has hired KKR veteran Douglas Watt as its new global co-head of sales, SCI has learned. London-based Watt is due t...
8 April 2026
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Talking Point
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Balancing SRT regulatory safeguards and market innovation - part two
In the second instalment of a two-part primer on the SRT market, Squire Patton Boggs lawyers explore...
SRT transactions are a key capital management tool for financial institutions worldwide and their utilisation is set to...
7 April 2026
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News Analysis
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Hard test gets harder
SRT issuance perhaps boosted by EBA Q&A
The recent Q&A from the European Banking Authority (EBA) rejecting Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) as adequ...
2 April 2026
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Debut SRT on starting blocks
Singapore bank readies new corporate loan deal
DBS Bank is expected to close its landmark SRT transaction within the next two weeks, SCI has learned, in what could mar...
2 April 2026
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Ninety One to wind down European private credit strategy
Firm working 'to identify the best way forward'
Ninety One is set to wind down its European private credit strategy, SCI has learned. The £159bn manager is cl...
2 April 2026
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Market Moves
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Job swaps weekly: USS and Venn ink strategic private credit partnership
People moves and key promotions in securitisation
This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees USS acquire a majority interest in Venn Partners, strengt...
2 April 2026
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ABF Deal Digest: Allegro secures £2m facility from Beechbrook
A weekly roundup of private asset-backed financing activity
This week’s roundup of private ABF activity sees Allegro Finance, a specialist film lending platform, securing...
2 April 2026
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Fed SME capital shift puts SRT role in focus
Fed proposals to ease SME capital rules raise questions over future demand for SRT structures
Proposed changes to US bank capital rules aimed at boosting small business lending are likely to have indirect implicati...
2 April 2026
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Blue Owl hits US$2.9bn for latest ABF fund
ASOF IX surpassed its original US$2.5bn fundraising target
Blue Owl Capital has closed its Asset Special Opportunities Fund IX (ASOF IX) at US$2.9bn, surpassing its original targe...
1 April 2026
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News Analysis
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Beechbrook Capital, BBB back Allegro to scale UK film lending
Lender targets slate-level financing as UK production finance goes institutional
Allegro Finance, a specialist film and television lending platform, has secured a £2m working capital facility...
1 April 2026
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News Analysis
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ABF in the spotlight
Kanav Kalia, chief sales officer at Oxane Partners, answers SCI's questions
Q: How does the current interest-rate environment affect deal flow? A: I imagine that as things smooth off, we&rsq...
1 April 2026
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SRT Market Update
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Digital bank ramps up use of capital relief trades
SRT market update
Värde Partners has executed a US$1.7bn SRT with Klarna, referencing a portfolio of euro-denominated consumer lo...
1 April 2026
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News Analysis
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Automating ABF
Chandini Jain, founder of Auqan answers SCI's questions
Q: How and why did you start Auquan? A: My background was on the buy side. I used to run trading strategies for a fund...
1 April 2026
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News Analysis
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Chamonix breaks ground on first infrastructure CLO
Foundation laid for a repeatable series of infrastructure CLOs using Natixis' origination platform
Chamonix Partners Capital Management, a subsidiary of Natixis CIB, has issued its inaugural project finance CLO. The tra...
1 April 2026
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SRT Market Update
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Synthetic green SRT unlocks fresh lending in Poland
SRT market update
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Investment Fund (EIF) have executed a synthetic securitisation with Sant...
1 April 2026
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News Analysis
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SRT gathers pace as capital deepens and the market finds its groove
Monthly roundup of SRT market activity
The European SRT market continues to build momentum in early 2026, with strong investor demand, expanding issuer partici...
31 March 2026
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SRT Market Update
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Canada SRT issuance picks up as credit unions enter
SRT market update
A Canadian credit union is preparing what is understood to be the first SRT transaction of its kind in the domestic mark...
31 March 2026
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SRT Market Update
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German lender eyes potential CRE-linked SRT
SRT market update
Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen Girozentrale (Helaba) is considering a return to the SRT market later this year wit...
31 March 2026
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Talking Point
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Balancing SRT regulatory safeguards and market innovation - part one
In the first instalment of a two-part primer on the SRT market, Squire Patton Boggs lawyers examine ...
SRT transactions are a key capital management tool for financial institutions worldwide and their utilisation is set to...
31 March 2026
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News Analysis
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No SRT? Australian bank deal shows the workaround
Australian bank explores capital-light deal, highlighting how regulation is reshaping risk transfer ...
Australia’s risk transfer market may not be growing in the way global investors expect, but it is evolving, an...
31 March 2026
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News Analysis
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SCI In Conversation Podcast: Alex Branton, Nodem Capital
We discuss the hottest topics in securitisation today...
In this episode of SCI In Conversation, ABF associate editor Jacob Chilvers speaks to Alex Branton, founder of Nodem Cap...
31 March 2026 Free
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SRT Market Update
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Brussels lender preps debut SRT, not yet in market
SRT market update
Belgium’s Belfius Bank is preparing its inaugural SRT transaction, having reportedly appoint...
30 March 2026
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SRT Market Update
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Romanian SRT pioneers new investor access model
SRT market update
IFC has executed a landmark synthetic securitisation in Romania with Banca Comercială Rom&...
30 March 2026
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SCI webinar: Repeat issuance reshapes SRT market dynamics
SRT markets shift toward programmatic issuance, say panellists
SRTs are becoming an increasingly embedded tool within banks’ capital management frameworks, driving a shift i...
30 March 2026 Free
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SCI In Focus: Geopolitical risks compound pressure on single-B minus CLO holdings
European CLOs are facing a period of idiosyncratic risk as credit paths diverge among issuers facing...
European CLO portfolios are increasingly exposed to highly cyclical sectors like chemicals and building materials, where...
30 March 2026
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SRT Market Update
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Greek bank tightens SRT pricing below mid-7%
SRT market update
Piraeus Bank has achieved its tightest pricing to date in the SRT market, with spreads compressing to below the mid-7% r...
30 March 2026
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The Structured Credit Interview
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Alternative capital driving MA-eligible asset innovation
Ashley Thomas, head of structured finance (UK) at ARC Ratings, answers SCI's questions in connection...
Legal & General securitised a portfolio of UK equity release mortgages in December, with Stonehill Credit acting...
30 March 2026
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The Structured Credit Interview
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Pockets of US CMBS repay attention
Aperture Investors structured credit head talks risk and return
Vladimir Lemin heads up structured credit for Aperture Investors, an alternative investment manager based in New York wi...
30 March 2026
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Market Moves
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Job swaps weekly: Vantage, Schonfeld and S2G lead hires
People moves and key promotions in securitisation
This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees Vantage Data Centers appointing a new global CFO. Elsewhe...
27 March 2026
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SRT Market Update
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UK SME/CRE SRT prints with solid IG senior stack
SRT market update
Santander UK has closed its latest synthetic securitisation, Colossus 2026-1, with ARC Ratings and Scope assigning inves...
27 March 2026
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Beyond the deal: Middle Eastern SWF deepens push into SRT
SRT market update
The recent partnership between Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and Christofferson Robb & Company is being...
26 March 2026
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ABF Deal Digest: Merit prices US$817m securitisation
A weekly roundup of private asset-backed financing activity
This week’s roundup of private ABF activity sees Merit AirFinance price a US$817m asset-backed securitisation....
26 March 2026
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M&G cuts US$267m music royalties deal with Seeker
Finances existing portfolio with additional capital for delayed draw capacity
M&G Investments has cut a US$267m asset-backed securitisation deal for Los Angeles-based Seeker Music. The dea...
25 March 2026
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News Analysis
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SCI In Conversation Podcast: Ralf Loewe, Aareal Bank
We discuss the hottest topics in securitisation today...
In this episode of SCI in Conversation, SRT reporter Dina Zelaya speaks to Ralf Loewe, managing director and he...
25 March 2026
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SRTs still offer a spread premium over ABS despite tightening
Tristan Teoh, head of European secured finance at Insight Investment, answers SCI's questions
As SRT transactions continue to gain traction among institutional investors, asset managers are increasingly positioning...
25 March 2026
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PRA renews focus on genuine risk transfer
UK regulator clarifies that capital relief must align with meaningful and demonstrable transfer of c...
The UK’s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has provided SCI further clarity on...
25 March 2026
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ECB keeps eyes open
Regulator warns of risks
While recognizing that SRT transactions are now an important part of European banking capital management, increasing use...
24 March 2026
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SRT Market Update
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French bank executes dual SRTs
SRT market update
BNP Paribas is understood to have priced and closed two SRT transactions under its Echo and Resonance programmes, SCI ha...
24 March 2026
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News Analysis
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Blue chip ABF funds posted strong returns in Q4
Performance held steady even as higher rates persisted
Private credit funds posted steady returns in Q4 2025, according to a new report by Cardo AI published this month. Fun...
24 March 2026
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SRT Market Update
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Spanish bank prints record corporate SRT
SRT market update
BBVA has completed a €4.5bn synthetic securitisation of a corporate loan portfolio, marking the largest SRT tra...
23 March 2026
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Avenue eyes US$1bn for European asset-backed fund
Firm has already raised US$250m and is targeting a first close in Q2
Avenue Capital Group is targeting US$1bn for its latest European special situations fund, SCI has learned. Avenue Euro...
23 March 2026
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Market Moves
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Job swaps weekly: U.S. Bank hires global investment services head, Fortress shuffles
People moves and key promotions in securitisation
This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees U.S. Bank hiring a head of global investment ser...
20 March 2026
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News Analysis
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Fasanara Capital and IFC launch US$100m receivables fund
First strategy globally to focus on SME lending to women-owned businesses
Fasanara Capital has teamed up with the IFC to launch a US$100m receivables financing fund targeting MSME’s in...
20 March 2026
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SRT market poised for growth amid shifting dynamics
SRT market shows resilience, evolving investor dynamics, and growing momentum for unfunded structure...
The SRT market is on track for another active year, supported by strong Q1 issuance, tight spreads and sustained investo...
20 March 2026
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Octaura launches CLO BWIC workflow feature
Octaura continues its quest to improve CLO market efficiency with its automated 'Live Feedback' syst...
In its latest effort to modernise CLO trading, Octaura has launched a new auction workflow for CLO BWICs that f...
19 March 2026
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Australia's regulator liquidity review could support RMBS demand
APRA's review of HQLA rules may open the door for RMBS inclusion shifting bank investment demand.
Proposed reforms to Australia’s bank liquidity framework could reshape demand for structured finance products...
19 March 2026
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ABF Deal Digest: Upstart enters US$1bn forward flow with Eltura
A weekly roundup of private asset-backed financing activity
This week’s roundup of private ABF activity sees Upstart enter a US$1bn forward flow agreement with Eltura. Me...
19 March 2026
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CLNs the winner
Fed proposes ditching reservation of authority
The US SRT industry is a particular beneficiary of the proposed revisions to the regulatory capital framework announced...
19 March 2026
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European ABS and CMBS defaults remain contained
Stable performance persists across EU securitisation markets as digital infrastructure fuels growth
The European securitisation market continues to show stable credit performance this week, according to Bank of...
18 March 2026
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EU CLO BBs hold firm as single-B dispersion widens
Poh-Heng Tan provides a snapshot on EU CLO trading
Monday’s BWIC provided useful insight into current trading levels for lower-MVOC EU CLO BB tranches and single...
18 March 2026
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EU CLOs navigate LME risk, co-op scrutiny and evolving market dynamics
SCI attended FT Live's 2026 European CLO event yesterday in London where senior CLO market participa...
A panel at the conference on liability management exercises (LMEs) highlighted growing concern about aggressive US-style...
18 March 2026
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B3E revisions about to drop
New rules due tomorrow, kicking off comment period
The eagerly anticipated final adjustment to the contentious Basel Three Endgame (B3E) capital rules are expected to be a...
18 March 2026
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SRT Market Update
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CRT unlocks private capital for Chilean trade finance
SRT market update
The IFC joins forces with Newmarket Capital on one of the latest Patagonia-style CRT transactions in L...
18 March 2026
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News Analysis
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Edge Focus closes US$100m consumer loan ABS deals
Pass-through transactions were co-sponsored by Nelnet Bank
Edge Focus has closed two new pass-through deals backed by over US$100m cumulatively, in unsecured consumer loans, SCI h...
17 March 2026
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SMEs drive SRT growth as lender base broadens
SME portfolios gain prominence in SRTs as lender diversification fuels growth and investor demand
SME portfolios are taking on a more prominent role in SRT transactions, as a broader range of lenders turns to synthetic...
17 March 2026
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News Analysis
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ABF leads private credit into 2026
Live polling highlights growing investor preference for ABF over traditional direct lending
Institutional investors have identified asset-based finance as the most attractive segment of private credit heading int...
17 March 2026
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News Analysis
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Andalusian locks US$200M facility from Goldman Sachs
Capital injection allows for expansion of middle market lending platform
Andalusian Credit Company has secured a US$200M revolving credit facility from Goldman Sachs. The facility will allow...
17 March 2026
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Valori Capital eyes first deal close for Q2
Lux structured fund has so far raised €51m, targets asset-heavy opps in Europe
Valori Capital is looking to close its first deal in Q2, SCI has learned. The deal follows the fund's core structural...
16 March 2026
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Latest SEC CLO clarification is another green light for the market
CLO-focused mutual funds and ETFs are in the clear amid concerns they may trigger SEC's 'fund-of-fun...
The SEC has cleared up potential confusion concerning its ‘fund-of-funds’ rule that should pave the...
16 March 2026
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SRT Market Update
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Middle Eastern SWF backs new SRT push
SRT market update
Christofferson Robb & Company (CRC) has secured a strategic investment from a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Investment...
16 March 2026
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Market Moves
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Job swaps weekly: Deutsche Pfandbriefbank targets SRT, Macquarie hires
People moves and key promotions in securitisation
This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees Deutsche Pfandbriefbank target SRT, while Austra...
13 March 2026
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SRT Market Update
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Will SRT spreads widen?
The debate over SRT pricing re-opens as CLOs cheapen
Spread widening in SRT is thought to be on the cards, but the movement may not be as significant or as immediate as many...
13 March 2026
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Latest SRTx fixings released
Spreads tighten despite geopolitical uncertainty
The latest SRTx fixings for February 2026 point to sustained investor demand for SRT exposure, with spreads tightening a...
13 March 2026
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News Analysis
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SCI CLO 100: Market matures as equity returns compress and captive capital dominates
Struggling equity, bifurcation, and software risk were some important insights shared by managers an...
Last week CLO managers and investors gathered in London’s historic Plaisterer’s Hall in an event org...
13 March 2026
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MFS collapse draws questions on legal protection implications
Private credit investors reel as allegations of 'double pledging' emerge
The fall of Market Financial Solutions (MFS) has caused a significant stir in the private credit world, as it marks the...
13 March 2026
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News Analysis
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Reckoner Capital moves into art lending with Athena veteran at the helm
New ceo Laura Damême on building Reckoner's art finance platform from the ground up
Reckoner Capital Management has long been known for its expertise in alternative credit. Now moving into the art-secured...
13 March 2026
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SRT naming debate exposes industry push for clearer terminology
Industry participants seek clearer terminology as multiple labels emerge for bank risk transfer tran...
Market participants are revisiting how the rapidly growing market for bank risk transfer transactions should describe it...
13 March 2026
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Fed's Bowman flags risk of capital rules driving credit beyond banks
Federal Reserve vice chair Michelle Bowman warns strict capital rules risk pushing lending outside b...
Federal Reserve vice chair for supervision Michelle Bowman has warned that excessive capital requirements risk pushing c...
13 March 2026
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SRT Market Update
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Uruguay opens a new frontier for CRT in Latin America
SRT market update
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has executed a landmark CRT transaction in Uruguay, as part of its broader e...
12 March 2026
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News Analysis
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Recourse-light NAV lending signals a maturing market
Simpler deal terms and growing adoption are bringing NAV financing within reach of smaller fund mana...
The terms on which capital is provided in the NAV lending market are changing. Lenders are now moving away from...
12 March 2026
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ABS spreads widen as Iran conflict tests market sentiment
Despite softer spreads and labour market concerns, primary issuance remains strong at $72.7bn year-t...
Geopolitical tensions and labour market uncertainty surrounded on the ABS market this week with spreads softening follow...
12 March 2026
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News Analysis
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AI underwriting, a new generation
Elliott Lorenz, CEO and co-founder of Edge Focus answers SCI's questions
As regulators increasingly scrutinise transparency in private credit transactions, Chicago-based Edge Focus is utilising...
12 March 2026
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ABF Deal Digest: Royalty Pharma provides US$250m financing
A weekly roundup of private asset-backed financing activity
This week’s roundup of private ABF activity sees US-based healthcare fintech Nitra raise US$187m in new financ...
12 March 2026
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News Analysis
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Resilient borrowers and housing shortages shape EU mortgage market
AFME seminar in London points to strong UK RMBS performance, rising refinancing activity and structu...
Speakers at the Association for Financial Markets (AFME) in Europe’s UK and Dutch residential mortgage finance...
11 March 2026
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News Analysis
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SCI In Focus: Spain's CLN versus SPV debate revisited
Spain's CLN versus SPV debate resurfaces as practitioners argue structure matters less than investor...
As SRT volumes continue to expand across Europe, the debate over direct credit-linked notes (CLNs) versus SPV structures...
11 March 2026
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News Analysis
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BNP Paribas to be selective with CLO issuance in 2026 after US$4bn year
The firm will prioritise portfolio quality, liquidity and investor diversification in 2026
In the wake of nearly US$4bn in CLO issuance across its Adagio and Allegro platforms last year, BNP Paribas Ass...
11 March 2026
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News Analysis
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Increased CAS and STACR issuance mooted
US mortgage business hits highs in Q4
US mortgage business hit a 3.5 year high in Q4 2025, underpinned by increased refinancing, it was reported yesterday (Ma...
10 March 2026
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PineBridge returns to European CLO market
Manager ends seven-year primary issuance hiatus as new European leveraged finance team leads deal pr...
PineBridge Investments has re-entered the European CLO market with the latest instalment in its Euro-Galaxy franchise, r...
10 March 2026
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News Analysis
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SCI In Focus: Middle East conflict clouds outlook for aviation ABS and global issuance
Escalating tensions test investor confidence in aircraft and Australian ABS markets as issuers asses...
Escalating military tensions in the Middle East are beginning to filter into the global credit markets, prompting struct...
10 March 2026
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SRT Market Update
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More details on US lender RV loans deal
US Bank to sell six unretained CLN tranches
The US Bank 144a CLN referencing RV and marine loans, reported by SCI on Friday, will price this week and is currently s...
9 March 2026
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News Analysis
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SCI In Focus: Insurance capital pushes deeper into Europe's SRT market
Insurers are expanding their role in Europe's SRT market, but questions remain over scale and struct...
Insurance capital is moving more visibly into Europe’s SRT market, driving new funded structures, sharper pric...
9 March 2026
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International Women's Day: Finding my voice, one deal at a time
Jinisha Patel, partner at Cadwalader, argues that this year's IWD theme – 'give to gain' ̵...
When I entered the legal industry and started working in the structured finance space, there were very few women in the...
9 March 2026 Free
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SRT Market Update
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US lender with deal in offing
RV loans in portfolio
US Bank is in the market with a synthetic securitisation of a US$5bn portfolio of loans used to buy recreational vehicle...
6 March 2026
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Market Moves
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Job swaps weekly: CIFC names CLO heads and ABF run persists
People moves and key promotions in securitisation
This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees CIFC Asset Management name its new global co-heads of CLO...
6 March 2026
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SRT Market Update
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Irish bank builds out SRT programme
AIB brings deal referencing PF loans
AIB Group has come to market with a third synthetic securitisation referencing a portfolio of project finance loans, SCI...
5 March 2026
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SRT Market Update
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US regional seeks the wides
Huntington sells first auto CLN of 2026
Huntington Bank, a now regular presence in the US synthetic market, has priced its first auto loan CLN of 2026 at eye-ca...
5 March 2026
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Victory Park misses target for US$2.5bn ABF fund
Firm hits US$1bn, succumbing to a challenging fundraising environment
Victory Park Capital has fallen short of its US$2.5bn target for its second asset-backed finance fund, SCI has learned. ...
5 March 2026
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News Analysis
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CLO and ABS trends from SFVegas
Panellists discuss the CLO & ABS market at the annual SFVegas conference attended by SCI between...
In discussions held on the CLO market at SFVegas, one theme panellists agreed on is that liability costs and continued s...
5 March 2026
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ABF Deal Digest: Marathon cuts US$615m aviation finance deal
A weekly roundup of private asset-backed financing activity
This week’s roundup of private ABF activity sees Marathon Asset Management close a US$615m aviation finance de...
5 March 2026
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Pollen Street facilitates €100m ABF deal with Irish lender
SME Finance & Leasing Solutions supports core industries in Irish economy
Pollen Street Capital has closed a €100m ABF deal with non-bank Irish lender SME Finance & Leasing Solu...
5 March 2026
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The Structured Credit Interview
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Structural protections, prime mortgages and residential ABS
Adam Rizkalla, managing director at Canyon Partners answers SCI's questions
Q: Within residential mortgages today, where does Canyon see the highest risk-adjusted return, and how are factors like...
4 March 2026
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SRT Market Update
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Full-stack backing for Baltic ambition
SRT market update
Bigbank’s first synthetic securitisation with the European Investment Bank Group (EIBG) became effective this...
3 March 2026
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News Analysis
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Eyeing the Canadian ABF opportunity set
Ryan Dunfield, ceo at SAF Group, answers SCI's questions
SAF Group is preparing to launch its debut ABF fund, as reported by SCI earlier this month, targeting up to US$600m. The...
3 March 2026
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Royal London AM launches second EU CLO
Hambridge CLO II is the largest CLO issued in Europe in the last year, according to the firm
Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) has priced its second-ever CLO in Europe, Hambridge CLO II. Worth &e...
3 March 2026
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News Analysis
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January European ABS sees strong technicals and carry-led performance
Resilient demand, tightening spreads and robust carry underpin a strong start to 2026 for European A...
The European ABS market opened 2026 against a backdrop of geopolitical tension, yet January delivered stable technicals,...
3 March 2026
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Ares prices second European direct lending CLO
Ares looks to establish itself in the European middle-market CLO space with its second deal in under...
Ares Credit Funds, affiliates of Ares Management Corporation has priced its second European Direct lending CLO at over &...
2 March 2026
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News Analysis
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Data centres, energy security and the rise of hybrid finance
ABF and project finance merging to fund next wave of infrastructure
Project finance is at an inflexion point in 2026, according to the latest project finance report issued by business admi...
2 March 2026
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Market Moves
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Job swaps weekly: Fitch promotions and ABF moves lead busy week for securitisation
People moves and key promotions in securitisation
This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees Fitch launching a new division in response to th...
27 February 2026
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News Analysis
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Great rotation quietly redraws SRT landscape
Monthly roundup of SRT market activity
Improving liquidity and early signs of portfolio ageing are increasingly feeding into secondary SRT market acti...
27 February 2026
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SRT Market Update
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A fresh Polish pulse stirs the SRT market
SRT market report
Bank Pekao is expected to approach the market with a landmark synthetic securitisation transaction this year, SCI has le...
27 February 2026
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SRT Market Update
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A discreet strengthening of Europe's SRT cycle
SRT market update
BNP Paribas is coming to market with a new SRT transaction referencing a €1.5bn portfolio of Lombard loans, SCI...
26 February 2026
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SRT Market Update
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Soft winds fill Japan's SRT sails
SRT market update
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is close to finalising a synthetic securitisation referencing a corporate loan por...
26 February 2026
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News Analysis
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SCI In Focus: AI disruption tests SRT resilience as hidden risks build
AI disruption is challenging borrower resilience, while SRT structures may delay visibility of emerg...
Artificial intelligence is emerging as both a source of structural credit risk and a powerful monitoring tool, forcing l...
26 February 2026
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ABF Deal Digest: Upstart enters US$200m forward flow with Wafra
A weekly roundup of private asset-backed financing activity
This week’s roundup of private ABF activity sees Upstart enter into a 12-month forward flow agreement with Waf...
26 February 2026
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Northern Trust adds compliance and waterfall tools to CLO platform
Bolstered middle office services will help asset managers streamline workflows associated with manag...
Financial services firm Northern Trust has announced it is upgrading its Omnium technology platform with two new feature...
26 February 2026
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News Analysis
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Ex-Accunia exec delays plans for €100m CLO launch
Christian Grane halts launch after operational challenges setting up
Ex-Accunia pro Christian Grane has halted plans to launch a new CLO equity fund, SCI has learned. Grane Capital I was...
25 February 2026
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Basel Endgame rewrite to ease capital, securitisation impact limited
Regulators are preparing a softer Basel Endgame rewrite, offering modest mortgage relief and limited...
US regulators are preparing a more industry-friendly rewrite of the Basel 3 Endgame capital framework, with modest mortg...
25 February 2026
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Talking Point
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Germany's clarified auction authority: a structural parameter within enforcement architecture
Dagmar Gold, managing partner at Deutsche Pfandverwertung, investigates why Section 383 BGB now matt...
Germany’s updated Section 383 BGB has now been in force for over a year. Only recently, however, has its opera...
25 February 2026
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News Analysis
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Willis Lease Finance bets big on aviation engine finance
US engine lessor partners with Blackstone and builds scaled third-party capital platform
Florida-based aircraft engine lessor Willis Lease Finance Corporation is reshaping itself by building an asset managemen...
25 February 2026
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News Analysis
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CLOs: Fourth-quarter data shows strengthening issuance amid reset wave and rising private credit activity - SCI Analytics
Inaugural SCI Analytics CLO quarterly report underlines structural evolution of middle market segmen...
The global CLO primary market surpassed US$600bn in gross supply last year, according to data compiled in the inaugural...
24 February 2026
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News Analysis
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Rising liquidity and PDs open door to secondary SRT plays
Early signs of stress in portfolios prompt investors to rotate capital
Early signs of stress in SRT portfolios appear to be prompting investors to rotate capital. Higher PDs in legacy buckets...
23 February 2026
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Aero doubles target for US$1bn leasing fund
Aero Capital Solutions V to launch in H2 focusing on commercial aircraft
Aero Capital Solutions has set a US$1bn target for its next aircraft leasing fund, doubling its predecessor, SCI has lea...
23 February 2026
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Market Moves
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Job swaps weekly: Saluda Grade appoints industry veteran to expand ABF
People moves and key promotions in securitisation
This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees an ABF veteran joining Saluda Grade and a senior departur...
20 February 2026
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News Analysis
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Saluda Grade taps Waterfall veteran for ABF expansion
Patrick Lo joins as co-cio to lead the firm's strategy, targeting prime borrowers in new sectors
Saluda Grade has tapped Waterfall Asset Management veteran Patrick Lo as its new co-cio, SCI has learned. New York-bas...
20 February 2026
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News Analysis
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Pure agri SRT yet to emerge
Despite growing investment needs, agriculture remains embedded within broader SRT portfolios rather ...
As Europe looks to strengthen food security, climate resilience and rural investment, agriculture is rising up the polic...
20 February 2026
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News Analysis
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Growing awareness expands opportunities in NAV pipelines
Increasing supply of debt capital helps shift focus to new products
Growing awareness of the availability of NAV capital is helping drive flows into new and seasoned products. As a tight...
20 February 2026
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ABF Deal Digest: Morgan Stanley closes US$220m consumer loans deal
A weekly roundup of private asset-backed financing activity
This week’s roundup of private ABF activity sees Morgan Stanley close its first ABF transaction backed by cons...
19 February 2026
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ABS market sees busiest week of 2026 with €4.4bn priced
J.P. Morgan cites tightening spreads across European RMBS, Spanish consumer ABS and UK auto deals
The international ABS primary market recorded its busiest week of 2026 to date, with €4.4bn priced across six t...
19 February 2026
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CLO equity facing tougher tests in Q1 says Deutsche Bank
Higher liability costs and tighter loan spreads lead to seventh straight quarterly decline in CLO eq...
CLO equity investors are facing a more difficult arbitrage environment at the start of 2026, as elevated funding costs a...
19 February 2026
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News Analysis
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Funding Circle and Waterfall close £700m forward flow deal
Institutional appetite for SME credit holds firm
Funding Circle and Waterfall Asset Management have announced the closing of a £700m forward-flow commitment sp...
18 February 2026
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Latest SRTx fixings released
European SRT market starts year on firm footing
The SRTx fixings for January 2026 point to a constructive start to the year, with spreads marginally firmer and liquidit...
18 February 2026
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News Analysis
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Orderbook elasticity reveals changing ABS pricing conditions in 2025
Investor demand drives pricing power across European ABS last year
The European ABS market experienced fluctuations in tone and momentum over the course of 2025, largely driven by shifts...
18 February 2026
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UMB Bank closes US$400m BSL CLO warehouse, marking milestone expansion
Transaction represents a step in UMB's evolution from a private credit-focused administrator to a br...
UMB Bank’s corporate trust team has acted as collateral administrator on a US$400m broadly syndicated loan (BS...
18 February 2026
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UK consultations call for streamlined securitisation rules
FCA and PRA focus on proportionality and flexibility
The UK FCA and PRA have published parallel consultation papers (CPs) on reforming the securitisation rules, building on...
17 February 2026
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Banking watchdog flags rapid growth in SRTs
Global banking regulator highlights surging SRT market and calls for enhanced oversight
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) has published a detailed analysis of SRT transactions, underscoring th...
17 February 2026
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Ex-Sturgeon partner eyes H2 launch for NAV debut
Nodem Capital, led by Alexander Brandon, is closing its first deal next month
Nodem Capital is targeting US$200m for its inaugural NAV lending fund, SCI has learned. Nodem, founded in late 2024 by f...
16 February 2026
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News Analysis
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US BSL CLO BWIC hits $56bn led by triple-A supply
Poh-Heng Tan from CLO Research shares US BSL CLO market insights on manager-level BWIC activity (12-...
Over the last twelve months, according to SCI BWIC data, around US$56.2 billion of US BSL CLO tranches were placed on BW...
16 February 2026
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SRT Market Update
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EU lender unlocks additional bank financing
EIB backs European banks with capital relief and green guarantees.
The EIB Group has closed a €112m SRT transaction with BNP Paribas aimed at boosting lending to French...
16 February 2026
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UK insurers to drive next wave of triple-A CLO demand
Solvency 2 tailwinds and ETF innovation expand investor access to senior CLO debt as Reckoner Capita...
UK insurers could emerge as a major new source of demand for triple-A and double-A CLO bonds as Solvency 2 reforms reduc...
16 February 2026
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News Analysis
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Eurazeo raises €175m for second maritime decarbonisation ABF fund
New launch builds on inaugural fund's success after raising €210m in 2021
Eurazeo has held the first close of its new maritime infrastructure fund, hitting €175m after just two months o...
16 February 2026
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News Analysis
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SRT goes mainstream as banks industrialise capital relief
Christophe Fritsch says the fast-growing SRT market is entering a structural phase
The SRT market has doubled in size since 2020, and its growth trajectory continues to accelerate rather than slow. &am...
16 February 2026
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SRT Market Update
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Iberian lender fires up SRT engine as pipeline expands
SRT market update
BBVA is planning to execute between 10 and 12 SRT transactions this year as part of a broader shift in its capital manag...
13 February 2026
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Market Moves
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Job swaps weekly: Nuveen acquires Schroders
People moves and key promotions in securitisation
This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees Nuveen acquiring Schroders, which will initially operate...
13 February 2026
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Floors and p-factors stir European SRT activity
Refinancing pressures and regulatory recalibration are steadily reshaping European SRT activity and ...
The European SRT market remains steady, with refinancing needs, output floors and regulatory recalibration driving selec...
13 February 2026
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News Analysis
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Litigation finance gains ground in Italy's structured credit market
EU directive and regulation reforms fuel investor appetite for the asset class
Litigation financing is emerging as a significant asset class in European structured credit markets, driven by regulator...
13 February 2026
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Talking Point
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Europe's expanding BNPL market could unlock new ABS issuance opportunity
Rapid e-commerce-driven growth supports long-term ABS potential, though soft underwriting and new co...
Buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) adoption is growing across Europe setting the stage for future securitisation growth, though cr...
13 February 2026
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News Analysis
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EIB opens a new valve in Europe's mortgage capital engine
EIB-backed LIDO deal demonstrates how mortgage portfolios can be structured to unlock meaningful cap...
The European Investment Banking Group (EIBG), formed by the European Investment Fund (EIF) and European Investment Bank...
13 February 2026
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ABF Deal Digest: Medalist facilitates US$150m forward flow for Nada Holdings
A weekly roundup of private asset-backed financing activity
This week’s roundup of private ABF activity sees Nada Holdings, a real estate fintech company, enter into a US...
12 February 2026
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SRT Market Update
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MDB closes series of CRTs and SRTs across emerging markets
SRT market update
The IFC has completed four credit risk transfer (CRT) and synthetic securitisations (SRT) across emerging markets over t...
12 February 2026
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Janus Henderson affiliates launch US$250m retail ABF fund
Privacore and Victory Park debut interval vehicle targeting private ABF
Janus Henderson affiliates Privacore Capital and Victory Park Capital have launched a registered interval fund focused o...
12 February 2026
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Talking Point
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Loan market bifurcation drives wider CLO portfolio dispersion
CLO market experts join SCI's webinar to discuss how managers and investors are navigating a divided...
Bifurcation in the leveraged loan market has become a defining theme for CLO participants over the past two years, prese...
11 February 2026 Free
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SRT: Fourth-quarter data shows rising cross-border appetite - SCI Analytics
SRT quarterly report points to increasing relevance of North America
The SRT market continues to diversify geographically as new jurisdictions gradually emerge. While Europe remained the cl...
11 February 2026
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Fern Ridge sets US$250m target for debut ABF fund
Led by ex-PAG pro Brandon Kufrin, will focus on specialty finance and SRTs
Fern Ridge Capital has set a US$250m target for its debut European asset-backed finance fund, SCI has learned. Fern Ri...
10 February 2026
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BciCapital facilitates US$60m credit NAV facility
Credit line provided to 'mid-teens' manager, builds on rising demand for NAV solutions
BciCapital has successfully closed a US$60m net asset value (NAV) credit facility, SCI has learned. The facility was pro...
10 February 2026
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News Analysis
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Infrastructure CLOs move to the fore
Barings' debut points to repeat issuance as the infra CLO pipelines build this year
Infrastructure CLOs are emerging as an area of growing interest within the structured credit market, as managers and inv...
9 February 2026
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ABF Deal Digest: Blackstone-owned Aypa secures US$1.5bn warehouse
A weekly roundup of private asset-backed financing activity
This week’s roundup of private ABF activity sees Blackstone-owned Aypa Power secure a US$1.5bn construction wa...
6 February 2026
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Market Moves
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Job swaps weekly: Barclays snaps up new global head of securitised products
People moves and key promotions in securitisation
This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees Barclays appointing a New York-based global head...
6 February 2026
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News Analysis
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SRT surge is recalibrating banks' risk engines
IACPM's Leung highlights rigorous bank analytics and governance as SRT markets expand across investo...
Banks are deploying significant analytical discipline and regulatory oversight when executing SRT transactions, even as...
6 February 2026
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News Analysis
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SRT market walks regulatory tightrope
STS debates, capital reforms and leverage scrutiny are redefining the evolving SRT market landscape
Regulation is set to remain a defining force in the evolution of the SRT market, with capital reform implementation, hei...
5 February 2026
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The Structured Credit Interview
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Launching into RMBS
Cynergy Bank director of group treasury and FRM Nicholas Fuller speaks to SCI
After the recent close of its first securitisation, Cynergy Bank director of group treasury and FRM Nicholas Fuller sits...
4 February 2026
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News Analysis
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US CLO double-B BWICs show wide pricing dispersion
Poh-Heng Tan from CLO Research provides insights on US CLO double-B BWIC pricing - clear differentia...
Monday’s BWIC activity highlighted a wide dispersion in pricing across seasoned US CLO double-B tranches with...
4 February 2026
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SAF eyes 2027 launch for standalone ABF fund
Strategy will integrate securitisations, whole loans and NAV loan structures
SAF Group is eyeing a 2027 launch date for a new standalone asset-backed finance fund, SCI has learned. The...
4 February 2026
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SRT Market Update
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Middle Eastern banks test the waters
SRT market update
Three major Middle Eastern banks are laying the groundwork for entry into the SRT market, SCI has learned. First Abu D...
3 February 2026
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Australian auto ABS performance holds firm
Morningstar DBRS flags resilient arrears but notes rise in smaller, non-bank transactions
Australian auto loan ABS performance remained stable through 2025, with collateral metrics continuing to demonstrate sol...
3 February 2026
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The Structured Credit Interview
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Credit NAV, the next frontier
Steve Berry, head of credit NAV at NLC Capital Partners answers SCI's questions
NLC Capital Partners recently secured a cornerstone investor for its new NAV lending fund, as SCI reported last month, w...
3 February 2026
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News Analysis
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Heavy equipment lease ABS gains traction in Europe and Australia
Morningstar DBRS highlights increasing public market activity as large-ticket assets move beyond pri...
Heavy equipment lease ABS is beginning to emerge as its own distinctive segment of the structured...
2 February 2026
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SRT Market Update
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Europe's SRT pipeline starts to hum
SRT market update
German lender Commerzbank has lined up three new SRTs for its 2026 pipeline, SCI has learned, extending a rapid build-up...
2 February 2026
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News Analysis
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ABF becomes engine of growth for interval funds
Strategy drew US$19.3bn in 2025 with 57% YoY growth, a Gapstow report finds
Asset-backed vehicles have become the new engine of growth for alternative credit interval funds. ...
2 February 2026
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News Analysis
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Interpath consolidates securitisation capabilities under new global platform
New platform reflects rising complexity, cross-border execution and evolving diligence demands
Interpath’s recent launch of a global securitisation services (GSS) platform reflects a broader shift...
2 February 2026
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SRT Market Update
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Polish lender plans further SRT beyond plain-vanilla SME assets
SRT market update
mBank is weighing what would be its sixth synthetic risk transfer transaction as part of its capital strategy, SCI has l...
2 February 2026
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SRT Market Update
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EBRD closes in on inaugural SRT after record mobilisation year
SRT market update
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is positioning itself to issue its first significant risk tr...
2 February 2026
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News Analysis
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Fintech platforms riding wave of ABF partnerships
SCI data underlines prolific borrowing activity of consumer marketplace lenders
ABF partnerships are reshaping liquidity channels, with forward flow arrangements creating programmatic securitisation p...
30 January 2026
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KBRA launches inaugural UK RMBS indices
New quarterly benchmarks track credit performance across prime, buy-to-let and non-conforming mortga...
Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) has launched its inaugural set of UK RMBS indices, SCI has learned, providing a...
30 January 2026
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News Analysis
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Steady on the surface, shifting underneath
SRT Market Roundup
The SRT market is maintaining steady momentum at the end of January, though the month was shaped less by headline issuan...
30 January 2026
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Job swaps weekly: CVC acquires Marathon
People moves and key promotions in securitisation
This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees CVC wholly acquiring Marathon, with senior Marathon manag...
30 January 2026
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European SRT's next act is refinancing
European SRT issuance remains resilient as refinancing, funding pressure and structural caution resh...
As January draws to a close, market participants tell SCI that while European SRT issuance shows little sign of slowing...
30 January 2026
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Ares provides fund finance for US$1.1bn HarbourVest secondaries vehicle
Firm partnered with Ares to capitalise fund with BXCI senior financing
HarbourVest Partners has held the final close of its new structured solutions secondaries fund, raising US$1.1bn. The fi...
30 January 2026
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ABF Deal Digest: Pagaya facilitates US$720m forward flow for Sound Point
A weekly roundup of private asset-backed financing activity
This week’s roundup of private ABF activity sees Pagaya Technologies enter a forward flow agreement with Sound...
29 January 2026
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News Analysis
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Gravis Capital backs ABL growth with decarbonisation driving mid-market
Private credit to be shielded from geopolitical volatility and market uncertainty, says firm
Gravis Capital Management is betting that borrowers will increasingly turn to alternative lenders this year, driven by f...
29 January 2026
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News Analysis
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Rating agencies signal stability amid modest growth for ABS
Strong structures, stabilising arrears and selective issuance underpin a constructive view of global...
Looking ahead to 2026, rating agencies broadly maintain a constructive outlook for global ABS markets. Base-case expecta...
28 January 2026
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The Structured Credit Interview
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Deal efficiency, a one-stop shop
Jesse Miller, founder of Structured Execution, answers SCI's questions
Experienced structured finance and ABF attorney Jesse Miller this month launched Structured Execution, an advisory firm...
28 January 2026
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News Analysis
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Infrastructure moves to forefront of SRT investor focus
Infrastructure SRTs gaining attention globally, but investors remain selective on pricing, structure...
Infrastructure is moving up the agenda for SRT investors, as banks grapple with growing exposure to capital-int...
28 January 2026
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ABS heads into 2026 resilient but fragmented across regions, says CSC
CSC highlights regional divergence, investor selectivity and operational complexity as ABS markets e...
The global ABS market is entering 2026 from a position of relative resilience, but with growing divergence acro...
27 January 2026
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Lower-rated loan trading rises as CLO reset activity peaks
Extended reinvestment periods give managers more flexibility to trade lower-rated assets
CLO trading activity in lower-rated and distressed loans intensified in 2025, driven by record reset volumes and a large...
26 January 2026
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Talking Point
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Financing the AI revolution moves mainstream
Squire Patton Boggs lawyers Ranajoy Basu and Nathan Menon argue that data centre securitisation has ...
The demand for hyperscale data centres over recent years has significantly increased, driven primarily by AI technology...
26 January 2026
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News Analysis
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From core Europe to the fringes, SRT tests new ground
SRT is spreading beyond Western Europe, with CEE and Nordic banks quietly preparing for adoption
Significant risk transfer is no longer the exclusive domain of a handful of large Western European banks. While Europe r...
26 January 2026
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The Structured Credit Interview
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ABF fund in focus: Davidson Kempner closes second income fund
Firm's partners discuss US$1.1bn vehicle's strategy, investor base, and opportunities in underpenetr...
Davidson Kempner has closed its second global ABF fund at over US$1.1bn, exceeding its fundraising target and building o...
23 January 2026
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Market Moves
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Job swaps weekly: Squarepoint appoints industry vet to lead CLO platform
People moves and key promotions in securitisation
This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees Squarepoint hiring an AXA Investment Managers veteran to...
23 January 2026
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News Analysis
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SCI In Conversation Podcast: Yerbol Orynbayev, independent consultant
We discuss the hottest topics in securitisation today...
In this episode of SCI in Conversation, US editor Simon Boughey speaks to Yerbol Orynbayev, an independent consultant fo...
22 January 2026
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News Analysis
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European ABS ends 2025 on strong footing as carry drives returns
Supportive technicals and high carry underpin optimism for a 2026 issuance rebound
The European ABS market closed 2025 on a constructive note, with asset managers pointing to tightening secondary spreads...
22 January 2026
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Latest SRTx fixings released
SRT spreads steady as liquidity fuels secondary activity
Improving liquidity conditions increasingly underpinned stability in SRT spreads, with December 2025 SRTx fixings pointi...
22 January 2026
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ABF Deal Digest: TPG, OneMain extend forward flow agreement to US$2.4bn
A weekly roundup of private asset-backed financing activity
This week’s roundup of private ABF activity sees TPG extending its forward flow agreement with OneMain Financi...
22 January 2026
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News Analysis
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Swiss asset manager backs Brazilian credit card receivables with US$200m
Draupnir Capital structures tokenised product to unlock access to Latin America's largest payments m...
BlackOpal, LATAM's emerging global payments finance platform has announced the launch of GemStone, its flagship institut...
22 January 2026
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SRT Market Update
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Singapore-based bank nears market with SRT deal
SRT Market Update
DBS Group Holdings is understood to be close to launching an SRT transaction, according to market participants. The Si...
22 January 2026
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SRT Market Update
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UAE bank in preliminary talks on possible SRT
SRT Market Update
BNP Paribas is understood to be advising an Abu Dhabi-based commercial fund on a potential transaction, according to mar...
22 January 2026
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SRT Market Update
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German banks line up US CRE SRTs after Aareal and PBB deals
SRT Market Update
Several German lenders are exploring SRT transactions backed by US commercial real estate portfolios, following the exec...
22 January 2026
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SRT Market Update
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Pan-European lender's consumer SRT sparks credit concerns
SRT Market Update
UniCredit is said to be testing investor appetite for a transaction linked to Italian consumer loans, with discussions u...
22 January 2026
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News Analysis
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CLOs drive record European securitisation issuance, further growth in 2026
Record 2025 supply and resilient performance underpin expectations for continued CLO-driven expansio...
CLOs’ share of the total European securitisation market grew in 2025 and is forecast to expand further in 2026...
20 January 2026
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SRT Market Update
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Slow start, building optimism
SRT Market Update
The European SRT market is showing early signs of revival after a relatively quiet start to the quarter, investors tell...
19 January 2026
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News Analysis
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2026 ABF outlook: Capital returns to Europe with infrastructure investments
Infrastructure investment and mega-partnerships to drive interest
US capital is expected to flow back into European infrastructure and private credit markets after years of domestic focu...
19 January 2026
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Patrimonium targets €500m for new ABL fund
Middle Market Debt Fund III is eyeing German and Nordic investors
Patrimonium Asset Management is targeting €500m for the next iteration of its asset-backed lending fund, SCI ha...
19 January 2026
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Talking Point
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From capital to capacity
Riz Sheikh, head of portfolio and risk transfer solutions at BPL, highlights the importance of conne...
Global trade and investment flows are being shaped by a combination of familiar pressures – geopolitical fragm...
19 January 2026
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SRT Market Update
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Risk-sharing deal unlocks fresh lending for Italian companies
SRT market update
The EIB Group has struck a new synthetic securitisation deal with BNL BNP Paribas that is set to unlock &eu...
16 January 2026
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Market Moves
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Job swaps weekly: TwentyFour appoints two new partners
People moves and key promotions in securitisation
This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees TwentyFour Asset Management naming two new partners from...
16 January 2026
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Standard Chartered partners with Barings on investment-grade CLO fund
High-net-worth clients in a number of different regions can now gain exposure to investment-grade CL...
Standard Chartered has partnered with Barings to launch a new investment-grade (IG) CLO fund, the Signature Sel...
16 January 2026
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SRT Market Update
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European lender's inaugural US SRT breaks from traditional issuer motivations
A&M details how pbb's US SRT diverged from traditional issuance by supporting a portfolio wind-d...
New details from Alvarez & Marsal (A&M)’s latest case study reveal how Deutsche Pfandbriefbank...
16 January 2026
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Janus Henderson launches new investment-grade CLO fund
The asset manager expands its CLO access suite with a global IG fund leaned toward triple-B risk for...
Janus Henderson has announced the latest addition to its securitised product suite with the launch of a global investmen...
16 January 2026
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Galaxy closes debut tokenised CLO
Deal highlights convergence of traditional CLO structures and onchain credit infrastructure
Galaxy, a digital assets and data centre infrastructure firm, has completed an initial US$75m closing of its debut CLO,...
15 January 2026
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NLC eyes US$1bn first close for new NAV lending fund
Timing pencilled in for H1 with anchor LP already identified
NLC Capital Partners is eyeing a US$1bn first close for its new credit NAV lending fund, SCI has learned. The fund, w...
15 January 2026
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News Analysis
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CLO equity buyers stay selective as repricing cycle shows little sign of easing
Poh-Heng Tan from CLO Research provides insights on post-trade US CLO equity BWIC analysis
On Tuesday, close to USD 200 million of US CLO equity tranches were offered on BWICs, with four majority stakes in circu...
15 January 2026
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ABF Deal Digest: Elevex announces US$1bn forward flow agreement with TPG
A weekly roundup of private asset-backed financing activity
This week’s roundup of private ABF activity sees commercial equipment lender Elevex close on a US$1bn forward...
15 January 2026
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News Analysis
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Funded versus unfunded SRT: the debate the market can't dodge
Unfunded SRTs are on the rise, sparking debate over market distortion, investor risk and regulatory ...
As the SRT market pushes deeper into new banks, new assets and new jurisdictions in 2026, one debate is increasingly dom...
15 January 2026
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BBB moves to open market access for challenger banks
UK government-owned economic development bank positions itself as a catalyst for investor access in ...
The British Business Bank (BBB) is gearing up for another active year, with plans spanning bank capital transactions, no...
15 January 2026
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News Analysis
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Lithuania's first securitisation sets green blueprint for Baltic markets
€163m apartment renovation deal backed by EBRD offers template for ESG transactions in emergin...
Lithuania's first public securitisation, which closed in December, is a landmark transaction not only for the Baltic cap...
14 January 2026
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Patrimonium launches CRE partnership with Bayview
Incepted at €500m, loans structured with forward flow agreements
Patrimonium Asset Management has launched a new commercial real estate partnership with Bayview Asset Management. The as...
14 January 2026
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The Structured Credit Interview
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Steady performance and private market entrants fuel momentum for trade receivables securitisations
Jair Martinez, chief commercial officer at Finacity, speaks to SCI about the future of trade receiva...
Q: Can you give us some background on Finacity and what the firms does? A: Finacity has been operating for about...
13 January 2026
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Market Moves
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Job swaps weekly: Schroders makes senior securitisation and ABF hire
People moves and key promotions in securitisation
This week’s bumper roundup of securitisation job swaps – and the first roundup of 2026 &...
9 January 2026
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News Analysis
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European SRT outlook 2026: momentum holds
Europe's SRT market remains strong in 2026, but regulatory uncertainty and credit dispersion loom
After a record year for issuance, the European SRT market is entering 2026 with strong momentum, even as regulatory unce...
9 January 2026
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Fair Oaks partners with BNPP for seventh European CLO
Aiming to raise €350m, with the vehicle set to go live in Q2
Fair Oaks Capital has partnered with BNP Paribas to open a new European CLO warehouse, SCI has learned. Fair Oaks Loan F...
8 January 2026
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SEC issues 'No Objection' on CLO loan tranche classification
Commission assuages industry fears that it might end widespread industry practice allowing banks to ...
The US SEC has given the banking sector the greenlight on buying CLO loan tranches, confirming that the assets will...
8 January 2026
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ABF Deal Digest: Willis Aviation Capital set to focus on third-party asset management
A weekly roundup of private asset-backed financing activity
This week’s roundup of private ABF activity sees Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) establishing a new di...
7 January 2026
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Edelweiss fund raising for latest performing credit vehicle
Firm targeting US$1.5bn for Indian special opportunities
Edelweiss Asset Management is targeting US$1.5bn for its latest performing credit fund, SCI has learned. Edelweiss Speci...
7 January 2026
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News Analysis
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Muzinich expands European CLO Platform, eyes two deals in 2026
JPMorgan warehouse, conservative portfolio construction and partnerships underpin European push
Muzinich & Co is accelerating its European CLO expansion, in a bid to capitalise on an anticipated rise in new i...
6 January 2026
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