Structured Credit Investor

Join us on 6 February at 3:00 PM GMT / 10:00 AM ET for an insightful panel discussion on the rapid evolution of private credit, an asset class reshaping the lending landscape. As deal sizes and volumes surge, private credit increasingly mirrors traditional bank lending through club deals and structured credit instruments. But with market opacity and manual processes driving costs and risks, access to accurate data has never been more critical. Our expert panel will explore: 🔹 The impact of inaccurate data on private credit management 🔹 How automation and AI are driving faster, more reliable data aggregation and analytics 🔹 How emerging technologies are enhancing liquidity in the growing mid-market CLO and secondary LP markets Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights, make more informed investment decisions, and get your loan strategies working harder. Register now! https://lnkd.in/eYTdhB8e

International ABS/MBS issuance increased once again year-on-year, in terms of both deal volume and deal count, with 2024’s full-year totals comfortably beating the previous year’s across the Australian, European and UK #securitisation markets. A significant portion of issuance is still being retained, however, with SCI ABS Markets data showing that over half as much paper was retained than publicly placed last year in Europe. Subscribers can read the full breakdown of volumes across asset classes, jurisdictions and arranger league tables here: https://lnkd.in/e6Xr3spz #securitization #SRT #RMBS #CMBS #structuredcredit #structuredfinance #consumerABS #autoABS #equipmentABS #NPLs #SMEs

🌟 European structured finance: innovation meets opportunity 🌟 S&P Global Ratings projects €135bn in European structured finance issuance for 2025, matching 2024's record levels. 🚀 Non-bank originators and innovative asset classes, like solar ABS, are driving growth and aligning with EU sustainability goals. SCI's Selvaggia Cataldi spoke with Doug Paterson, CFA, CAIA to uncover the key trends shaping this dynamic market. SCI subscribers can read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/efKASrfE #StructuredFinance #ABS #RMBS #GreenFinance #Sustainability #Innovation #Finance

ATLAS SP Partners, Apollo Global Management, Inc.’s largest structured credit affiliate, is rapidly emerging as a leader within private credit, standing out as the only scaled non-bank lender focused on warehouse and asset-backed lending. SCI’s Marta Canini speaks with ATLAS ceo Carey Lathrop about how the firm is redefining asset-backed finance through innovation, diversification, and a risk-based capital approach - unlocking opportunities in a market projected to reach US$40tn. SCI subscribers can read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/ep_SM9vn #AssetBackedFinance #PrivateCredit #ATLAS #ApolloGlobalManagement

We’re excited to announce SCI’s 2025 Event Calendar! Join industry leaders and innovators at our key events in structured finance and risk transfer markets. Save the dates and plan ahead for unparalleled networking and insights: 📅 SCI 2025 Events: 🔹 CRT Training for North America – 3-4 February, New York https://lnkd.in/esCn_ybp 🔹 SCI’s Risk Transfer & Synthetics Seminar – 5 February, New York https://lnkd.in/eSwkM8Sr 🔹 SCI’s Esoteric ABS Seminar – 13 May, New York https://lnkd.in/e6tZX6vX 🔹 SCI’s Nordic Securitisation Forum (The Evolution of Cash & Synthetics) – June, location TBC 🔹 SCI’s Regional Bank CRT Seminar – September, TBC 🔹 SCI’s European ABF & Private Credit Forum – 13 October, London 🔹 CRT Training for New Market Entrants – 13-14 October, London 🔹 SCI’s New Issuers Forum – 14 October, London 🔹 SCI’s World Risk Sharing Awards – 14 October, London 🔹 SCI’s World Risk Sharing Summit – 15 October, London (Formerly known as Capital Relief Trades Seminar) Interested in sponsorship or attending? Reach out to request a media pack or delegate pricing details! 📧 Contact us today at conferences@structuredcreditinvestor.com

With over US$2.5bn in public deals closed in 2024, music IP royalty ABS are gradually transitioning from a niche to a mainstream asset class, driven by blue-chip sponsors, innovative deal structures, and an expanding investor base. SCI’s Marta Canini spoke with Chris Baffa, who led KBRA’s team in rating Blackstone’s recent LYRA transaction, and Charlie Dann, director at Truist Securities, whose firm served as joint bookrunner on Kobalt Music’s BEATS deal in February. Solid growth is forecast for the asset class into early 2025 and beyond. SCI subscribers can read the full article here →  https://lnkd.in/eB6743NS #MusicABS #Securitisation #AssetBackedSecurities #MusicIPRoyalty

💡 Data Centres and ESG Shape CMBS Future 💡 The European CMBS market is expanding to accommodate new asset classes like data centres, but these present unique challenges. Oliver Moldenhauer, VP and senior credit officer at Moody's Ratings’, explained: "Data centres are not just typical real estate; they often involve long leases or highly granular structures requiring careful consideration of future cash flows." ESG factors are equally critical, with carbon transition costs and climate risks increasingly integrated into credit assessments. A fascinating evolution in real estate finance captured by SCI’s Selvaggia Cataldi! SCI subscribers can access the article here: https://lnkd.in/eUJrZ9v4 #CMBS #DataCentres #ESG #RealEstateFinance

🏢 European CMBS Market Rebounding 🏢 Exciting times for the European CMBS market! According to Amar Majithia, managing director at Blackstone, 2024 has already seen €2.4bn in new issuance! The future looks promising for CMBS as banks optimise capital and ESG considerations shape new opportunities. SCI's Selvaggia Cataldi covered these insights from the Annual European CRE Finance Seminar! SCI subscribers can access the article here: https://lnkd.in/eUJrZ9v4 #CMBS #RealEstate #Finance #ESG

🔍 CMBS as a Capital Optimisation Tool 🔍 At SCI’s Annual European CRE Finance Seminar, Omar el Glaoui, managing director at Citi, shared exciting insights about the evolving role of CMBS in Europe. As banks face mounting pressure to optimise capital, CMBS is emerging as a vital tool, enabling lenders to maintain direct client lending while managing capital more efficiently. It’s a pivotal moment for the European market, with new asset classes like data centres and ESG factors reshaping its landscape. Selvaggia Cataldi spotlighted this dynamic market transformation! SCI subscribers can read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eUJrZ9v4 #CMBS #CapitalMarkets #Finance #EuropeanRealEstate

This week’s Job Swaps Round-up has landed. SCI subscribers can read the full review of the latest people moves and key promotions in #securitisation here: https://lnkd.in/eBtqY2vF #synthetics #securitization #SRT #CRT #risktransfer #capitalmanagement #risksharing #RMBS #structuredcredit #structuredfinance #capitalrelief #consumerABS #autoABS #CMBS #privatecredit #privateABF #ABF #CRE #specialtyfinance #fundfinance #CLOs