US-Regional-Seeks-the-Wides
Huntington, a US regional lender, has launched its first auto credit‑linked note (CLN) for 2026, marking a debut in the Significant Risk Transfer (SRT) arena. The transaction delivers capital relief by transferring loan‑level risk to investors and diversifies the bank’s funding sources. It follows a wave of recent SRT deals in Europe, underscoring a broader shift toward structured credit solutions. The move signals that US banks are increasingly pursuing wide‑range risk‑transfer strategies to manage balance‑sheet constraints.
Pollen-Street-Facilitates-€100m-ABF-Deal-with-Irish-Lender
Pollen Street has arranged a €100 million asset‑backed finance (ABF) transaction for an Irish lender, packaging SME loans and leasing contracts into a securitised security. The advisory handled structuring, due‑diligence and investor placement, showcasing its expertise in specialty finance. The capital...
Victory-Park-misses-target-for-US$2.5bn-ABF-fund
Victory Park announced that its asset‑backed finance (ABF) fund fell short of its $2.5 billion target, closing at roughly $1 billion. The shortfall reflects a tougher fundraising climate for specialty finance vehicles. The firm cited investor caution and tighter credit markets as...
Structural-Protections,-Prime-Mortgages-and-Residential-ABS
In a recent SCI interview, Adam Rizkalla of Canyon Partners highlighted how structural protections are reshaping the residential ABS market, especially for prime mortgage pools. He explained that enhanced tranche designs and over‑collateralisation are reducing investor risk while preserving yield....
Full-Stack-Backing-for-Baltic-Ambition
The Baltic region is launching a full‑stack Significant Risk Transfer (SRT) platform that combines origination, structuring, and distribution under one roof. Backed by a coalition of local banks and global institutional investors, the solution targets renewable energy, infrastructure and other...
Ares-Prices-Second-European-Direct-Lending-CLO
Ares Management priced its second European direct‑lending CLO on 2 March 2026, marking a follow‑up to its £305 million debut less than a year earlier. The new issuance targets the European middle‑market loan pool, aiming to capture the surge in private‑credit activity across...
Job-Swaps-Weekly:-Fitch-Promotions-and-ABF-Moves-Lead-Busy-Week-for-Securitisation
Fitch Ratings announced a series of senior promotions, elevating three analysts to its structured‑finance rating committee, while ABF appointed a former Saluda Grade executive to head its asset‑backed securities division. The moves come amid a surge in securitisation activity, with...
Northern-Trust-Adds-Compliance-and-Waterfall-Tools-to-CLO-Platform
Northern Trust announced the addition of automated compliance monitoring and cash‑flow waterfall modeling tools to its collateralized loan obligation (CLO) platform. The enhancements automate guideline checks, provide real‑time waterfall analysis, and integrate with existing data sources, cutting manual processing time...
Aero-Doubles-Target-for-US$1bn-Leasing-Fund
Asset‑backed finance specialist Aero Capital Solutions announced it has doubled the fundraising target for its upcoming leasing vehicle to US$1 billion. The Aero Capital Solutions V fund, slated for launch in the second half of 2026, will concentrate on financing commercial...
Rising-Liquidity-and-PDs-Open-Door-to-Secondary-SRT-Plays
Rising market liquidity and higher probability‑of‑default (PD) levels are unlocking new opportunities in the secondary market for Significant Risk Transfer (SRT) instruments. Early stress signals in loan portfolios have prompted investors to shift capital toward buying and selling existing SRT...
ABF-Deal-Digest:-Morgan-Stanley-Closes-US$220m-Consumer-Loans-Deal
ABS-market-sees-busiest-week-of-2026-with-€4.4bn-priced
Orderbook-Elasticity-Reveals-Changing-ABS-Pricing-Conditions-in-2025
UMB-Bank-Closes-US$400m-BSL-CLO-Warehouse,-Marking-Milestone-Expansion
UMB Bank has closed a $400 million BSL CLO warehouse, marking a strategic shift from its private‑credit‑focused administration business to a broader structured‑finance service model. The transaction gives UMB a foothold in CLO warehousing, a segment experiencing rapid growth as institutional...
Funding-Circle-and-Waterfall-Close-£700m-Forward-Flow-Deal
Funding Circle and Waterfall have finalized a £700 million forward‑flow agreement to sell a steady stream of SME loan assets. The partnership gives Funding Circle immediate liquidity to expand its lending platform, while Waterfall secures a sizable exposure to the UK...
UK-Consultations-Call-for-Streamlined-Securitisation-Rules
Eurazeo-Raises-€175m-for-Second-Maritime-Decarbonisation-ABF-Fund
UK-Insurers-to-Drive-Next-Wave-of-Triple-A-CLO-Demand
EU-Lender-Unlocks-Additional-Bank-Financing
