Regulators look set to give more commercial banks the option of securitising their bad loans this year. But the move could weaken asset quality in the market.
Permira backs a $200 million management buyout of Asia Broadcast Satellite from a consortium of private equity investors led by CVC, leaving it with a majority stake.
National Australia Bank says Australia's asset-backed securities landscape is improving and 2010 is likely to see more issuers return to the market with innovative deals.