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Issue 589 - 4th May

  • News Analysis

    • CLOs

      • CLO trends ring alarm bells

        Ever loosening loan documentation and manager drift are giving CLO investors pause for thought, particularly those higher in the structure. While certain managers may be benefiting now, there are worries that those pursuing a less conservative strate...

    • NPLs

      • NPL recovery boost expected

        Greek systemic banks are teaming up to create a platform that will manage and settle mortgage and retail non-performing loans to borrowers who have filed for protection under a much-abused law providing favourable restructuring terms (SCI 8 December...

    • CLOs

      • Widespread risk retention sell-off unlikely

        After the recent repeal of risk retention for open-market CLO managers in the US, a widespread sell-off of risk retention capital is thought to be unlikely as managers will still keep some skin in the game. Furthermore, while there is agreement that...

  • News

    • Structured Finance

      • SCI Start the Week - 30 April

        A look at the major activity in structured finance over the past seven days.

        Upcoming event SCI NPL Securitisation Seminar – 9 May, London SCI’s NPL Securitisation Seminar provides an opportunity for investors and issuers to come together to add depth to discussions around European non-performing loan...

    • Capital Relief Trades

      • Risk transfer round-up - 4 May

        The Royal Bank of Scotland is rumoured to be marketing a commercial real estate transaction dubbed “project Dragonstone”. The deal is expected to close in the summer when overall issuance is expected to pick up. The market is un...

  • The Structured Credit Interview

    • ABS

      • Investor-led start-up targets capital market niches

        Travis Miller, co-founder and joint md of iPartners, answers SCI’s questions Q: How did iPartners become involved in the market? A: We were observing a broad range of fintech firms launching with a technology and product focus which str...

  • Market Moves

    • Structured Finance

      • Market moves - 4 May

        Acquisitions Five Oaks Investment Corporation has acquired 100% of the equity interests of Hunt CMT Equity from hunt Mortgage Group for US$68m. Assets of Hunt CMT Equity include the junior retained notes and preferred shares of a commercial real es...


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