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KBRA reviews the day’s panels, from regulation and the macro outlook to RMBS, ABS, CLOs, CMBS and private credit

If you’re caught in meetings all day at Global ABS, KBRA’s daily recaps will keep you on top of events at the conference

Mayer Brown has been a leading law firm in the asset-backed securities space since the market’s inception in the 1980s. Mayer Brown’s decades of experience have allowed it to build a practice with unrivalled expertise, making it the counsel of choice for issuers, underwriters and investors across numerous asset classes. Always at the cutting edge of regulatory developments and market evolution, Mayer Brown is once again GlobalCapital’s ABS Law Firm of the Year.

The rating agency market rankings for securitization in recent years all tell a similar story. Across a range of structured finance products from consumer and small business loans to esoterics, KBRA emerges on top. For the third year in a row, the firm’s breadth of coverage, depth of insight and commitment to quality make it GlobalCapital’s Securitization Rating Agency of the Year.

Community solar has become a powerful force in the shift towards green energy. In 2022, DSD Renewables opened the door to a new source of funding for the industry, becoming the first borrower to issue a securitization backed with a significant concentration of community solar assets. Impressive in terms of innovation and impact, the $155m transaction was a clear winner of GlobalCapital’s ESG Securitization Deal of the Year.

ATLAS SP celebrates its first year under a new name with well deserved wins in several securitization award categories. Exemplary work on multiple successful transactions helped secure the title of Esoteric ABS Bank of the Year. ATLAS SP was also responsible for bringing a groundbreaking community solar-backed deal to market, which GlobalCapital recognised as the best ESG Securitization Deal of 2022.

There was no shortage of innovation across the securitization market in 2022. But even amid strong competition, Newmarket Capital and Banco Santander’s Project Bocarte was a standout transaction. A cutting-edge structure, a focus on sustainability and a commitment to financing the energy transition made the bilateral trade a worthy winner of GlobalCapital’s Most Innovative Deal of the Year.

Jefferies’ second year as a force in Europe's primary CLO market saw the firm secure a second consecutive win for excellence in the asset class. Strong relationships on the buy and sell side, combined with an unparalleled ability to time the market, helped the firm dominate the league tables and earn a well deserved win as CLO Bank of the Year.

Over the course of more than a century, U.S. Bank has built an exceptional corporate trust business. The firm’s strategic acquisitions and dedicated investment in people and technology have made it the partner of choice across the securitization market. Standing head and shoulders above its competitors, the bank was a clear winner in both CLO Trustee of the Year and Securitization Trustee of the Year categories.

Nomura has been a force in the mortgage market for almost a decade. In 2022, its combination of agility, insight and dedication helped the firm to a suite of securitization awards. In addition to winning the coveted RMBS Bank of the Year, Nomura won for its exemplary securitization research and secured two separate awards for its ARMI 2022-1 transaction.

In a volatile year for equity capital markets one region was a beacon of relative stability in 2022. The Middle East became an engine of IPO activity and HSBC has been at the forefront of this buoyant market, leading the regional transaction pipeline.

At the Euromoney Asian Covered Bond Roadshow in Singapore in March, DZ BANK led a session looking into recent policy and market developments in ESG covered bonds.

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A long established dominance due to the bank's number one loan platform in the market

Preeminence for private placements built on investment in the right people and the right platform for any situation

A pioneer and powerhouse in sustainable finance, supporting its market-leading capabilities and position in its home market

Moody’s forecasts green, social, sustainable and sustainability-linked bond issuance to stage a tentative recovery this year following a decline in volumes in 2022, with structural tailwinds offsetting prolonged macroeconomic risks and elevated market concerns over greenwashing.

The vision of digital bond markets is one of unprecedented security and speed; a vision of efficiency and inclusion that welcomes a wider world of investors. But reaching that goal requires an uncharted voyage of discovery. The European Investment Bank (EIB) – a longtime pathfinder in the capital markets – finds itself once again at the forefront of innovation.

Wave after wave of volatility has battered markets over the last year. Soaring inflation, a shifting rate environment and the return of conflict in Europe. But throughout huge price swings, the Eurex platforms proved a pillar of stability for financial markets. Excelling in terms of scale, integrity and innovation – the firm was a deserved winner of European Derivatives Exchange of the Year.

This decade is a decade of decision that will lay the foundation for the lives of future generations.

Fifteen years ago, the European Investment Bank (EIB) issued the world’s first green bond. From that initial seed has grown a trillion euro market, spanning different financing formats, currencies, countries and issuers across the globe. But integrity is just as important as size. Concerted effort from the bank of the EU has helped the market evolve to prioritise impact over intent, turning use-of-proceeds bonds specifically into one of the most effective tools for promoting clarity in sustainability.

An integrated and collaborative approach that delivers a first class service to clients

The breadth, depth, and calibre of EDW’s data allows insight into a huge range of critical trends

A dynamic hiring strategy and significant investment in technology played an important role in distinguishing the firm

A top performance supported by deep client relationships, first class pipeline management, and a touch of creative thinking

A commitment to generating quality assets and maintaining strong credit performance are key to attracting a mix of investors

A concerted push on scope, quality, and speed has yielded new partnerships, a wider customer base and unique products