George Smith

The New York Stock Exchange is decorated for the initial public offering of the cable company Altice USA on Thursday, June 22, 2017. Altice USA is a subsidiary of Altice NV and is a merger of Cablevision Systems and Suddenlink Communications. It is the f

◆ Altice concerns remain for CLO managers ◆ Is the European securitization market adequately prepared for the next crisis? ◆ Is a private credit CLO just a gimmick?

Tom Lemmon, August 14, 2023

ABS

Sunset over the Acropolis, Athens, Greece

Greek banks to keep shrinking NPL holdings despite HAPS expiring

Sovereign's improved outlook could mitigate ending of government guarantees

George Smith, August 14, 2023

Securitization

Holographic chart with rising rates and indicators. Business growth concept

ABS brain drain risks breeding complacency

Shrinkage of European market since 2008 compounds challenges of passing on knowledge

George Smith, August 10, 2023

RMBS

UK’s Solvency II review may trigger issuance of equity release MBS

New entrants could trigger securitization deals in a market dominated by insurers

George Smith, August 09, 2023

Securitization

Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) headquarters in London, England United Kingdom UK

FCA launches bumper consultation paper

Key decision on public versus private disclosure requirements deferred

George Smith, August 08, 2023

Another Fine Mezz podcast

The Bank of England in The CIty of London

New power for the PRA, new life for CLOs

◆ UK puts FCA and PRA in charge of securitization rules ◆ Apollo could kick off the CLO reset wave ◆ What do business credit cards and middle market CLOs have in common?

Victoria Thiele, August 07, 2023