About: securitisation
A new era for securitisation?
The coming into force of the simple, transparent and standardised (STS) securitisation rules in January was intended to mark a fresh start for securitisation within Europe. Richard Hopkin examines the likely effects of the EU's new rules on securitisation across the bloc.
Commission’s Eurobond alternative still viewed with scepticism
The European Commission has said that the zero-risk weight of its forthcoming sovereign bond-backed securities proposal will be a ‘game changer’, but member states and the financial sector remain sceptical about how the new asset could work in practice.
The EU’s militarisation of development aid
The European Commission and a large part of the European Parliament back the use of development aid for security purposes. But some call this a diversion that will come at the expense of the poorest beneficiaries. EURACTIV France reports.
EU reaches deal to revitalise securitisation market
MEPs reached an agreement with national governments and the European Commission on Tuesday (30 May) to revive the continent’s securitisation market, paving the way towards the creation of a Capital Markets Union
‘New Consensus’ on Development adopted – and immediately condemned
The ‘New Consensus on Development’ was adopted by EU foreign affairs ministers today (19 May) – and immediately condemned by NGOs working in the field.
Oxfam: Our ‘red lines’ on securitisation and conditionality of EU aid
The EU is in the process of reviewing its entire framework for development cooperation, to incorporate the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals, and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change - but there must be 'red lines', Oxfam tells EURACTIV.com.
For citizens’ sake, play it safe with securitisation
The European Commission’s desire to boost securitisation is ringing alarm bells among academics and civil society groups. Christophe Nijdam explains why.
Securitization was ‘stigmatized’ by the financial crisis, Hill says
Is securitization a safe financial product? Finance Commissioner Hill argued that the European record on securitization after the crisis has been “much stronger and much better” than in the US, and that the Capital Markets Union will follow the advice given by the ECB and the Bank of England, “highly conservative and regulation-minded institutions”. The EU has a good basis to work from, he told reporters on Wednesday (30 September).