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.
Real demand has become the major force driving the market, which has been concentrated on collateralised bank loans and asset-backed securities backed by car loans.
Southeast Asia’s largest electrical and furniture retailer has launched the region’s first-ever multi-jurisdiction, multi-currency and multi-seller securitisation.
The product released by Alibaba opens the way for small loan companies in China to raise funds directly from capital markets, providing more options than traditional methods
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.
The availability of cheaper and easier financing alternatives and the diverse market environment are impeding the growth of securitisation markets in the region, but there are signs of change, argues Standard & Poor's.
Suresh Pillai, general manager of finance for issuer Liberty Financial, speaks about the emergence of new asset classes in Australia's securitisation market.