CMBS

  • Job swaps weekly: Avellinia appoints chief credit officer, while Davidson Kempner launches European CLO arm

    People moves and key promotions in securitisation

    This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees Davidson Kempner become the latest firm to launch a European CLO arm. Meanwhile, Avellinia has appointed a chief credit officer, and Sidley has elected 52 lawyers to its partnership.

    Katten Muchin Rosenman UK has recruited two partners in London from Crowell & Moring to launch a structured products and derivatives .......

    Market Moves 5 June 2026

  • Securitised credit stays firm as issuance runs ahead of record pace

    ABS issuance hits 2026 high as strong technicals support spr...

    Securitised credit markets remain positive heading into June, with issuance running above last year’s record pace and spreads sitting at or close to the tight end of recent ranges, according to JPMorgan. 

    The strongest momentum is in ABS, where May supply reached $36.6bn, the highest monthly total of 2026 so far and ahead of the $32.4bn priced in May 2025. Year-to-date ABS .......

    News 5 June 2026

  • Esoteric ABS: Avenues and cul de sacs of data centre financing - video

    Milbank's Patrick Campbell speaks to SCI about data centre financing

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    News Analysis 29 May 2026

  • Job swaps weekly: Seward & Kissel names new head of structured credit

    People moves and key promotions in securitisation

    This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees Seward & Kissel appointing a New-York-based partner and head of structured credit. Elsewhere, a C-suite Arini executive has left the business after three years, while Hoplon Capital subsidiary Vistina has appointed a senior md and head of ratings advisory.

    Seward & Kissel has appointed Taha Khan as partner and head .......

    Market Moves 29 May 2026

  • IQ-EQ completes Zenith acquisition expanding Italian structured finance presence

    Acquisition gives IQ-EQ its first foothold in Italy as the f...

    IQ-EQ yesterday completed its acquisition of Italian securitisation and structured finance specialist Zenith Global, following regulatory approval from the Bank of Italy and the Italian government’s foreign direct investment review board. The transaction gives IQ-EQ its first operational presence in Italy and further expands the firm’s structured finance and capital markets capabilities across Europe.

    Zenith employs more .......

    News 28 May 2026

  • Job swaps weekly: Lazard to acquire Campbell Lutyens

    People moves and key promotions in securitisation

    This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees Lazard striking a deal to acquire private markets advisor Campbell Lutyens, with each entity contributing a co-ceo to the resulting and newly renamed subsidiary, Lazard CL. Elsewhere, Gemcorp Capital has hired an Oaktree exec with expertise in real estate, infrastructure and asset-backed finance to accelerate its expansion into private credit, while .......

    Market Moves 8 May 2026

  • British Business Bank eyes broader role in UK SME ABS after Propel debut

    Government-backed economic development bank aims to familiar...

    The British Business Bank’s first investment in a public cash ABS transaction is part of a deliberate strategy to deepen the UK SME securitisation market, encourage new issuers and broaden investor participation.

    The bank participated in Propel Finance’s debut public ABS earlier this year, marking its first investment in a public cash securitisation after years of involvement in synthetic structures.

    Michael Strevens, .......

    News Analysis 6 May 2026

  • Job swaps weekly: USS and Venn ink strategic private credit partnership

    People moves and key promotions in securitisation

    This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees USS acquire a majority interest in Venn Partners, strengthening its position as a private credit provider to the residential housing sector. Elsewhere, KPMG Law has bolstered its services in the real estate sector with a raft of key hires, while i80 Group has beefed up its analytics capabilities.

    Universities Superannuation .......

    Market Moves 2 April 2026

  • Pockets of US CMBS repay attention

    Aperture Investors structured credit head talks risk and return

    Vladimir Lemin heads up structured credit for Aperture Investors, an alternative investment manager based in New York with offices in London and Paris.  

    He recently sat down with US editor Simon Boughey to talk about the direction of travel in .......

    The Structured Credit Interview 30 March 2026

  • Job swaps weekly: Vantage, Schonfeld and S2G lead hires

    People moves and key promotions in securitisation

    This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees Vantage Data Centers appointing a new global CFO. Elsewhere, Schonfeld has hired a head of structured credit and S2G has named a co-head for its special opportunities investment team.

    Vantage Data Centers appoints Scott Beasley as global CFO, based in Denver. He will oversee the firm’s global finance, accounting, capital markets, .......

    Market Moves 27 March 2026

  • European ABS and CMBS defaults remain contained

    Stable performance persists across EU securitisation markets as digital infrastructure fuels growth

    The European securitisation market continues to show stable credit performance this week, according to Bank of America’s International SF Weekly, with defaults remaining broadly contained across both ABS and CMBS.

    In consumer ABS, Iberian collateral performance remained resilient through 2025. Across Spanish and Portuguese transactions issued between 2019 and 2024, early arrears rose only marginally, with most deals reporting .......

    News 18 March 2026

  • Latest SEC CLO clarification is another green light for the market

    CLO-focused mutual funds and ETFs are in the clear amid conc...

    The SEC has cleared up potential confusion concerning its ‘fund-of-funds’ rule that should pave the way for easier access for funds investing in CLO debt.

    On 6 March the SEC clarified via an FAQ regarding its funds of funds arrangements that CLO debt will not count towards a 10% limit on how much funds can invest in the .......

    News Analysis 16 March 2026

  • Job swaps weekly: Deutsche Pfandbriefbank targets SRT, Macquarie hires

    People moves and key promotions in securitisation

    This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees Deutsche Pfandbriefbank target SRT, while Australian bank Macquarie has hired a new asset finance and lending head from private credit. 

    Deutsche Pfandbriefbank has appointed Tanja Baran as a senior portfolio transactions manager within its capital .......

    Market Moves 13 March 2026

  • International Women's Day: Finding my voice, one deal at a time

    Jinisha Patel, partner at Cadwalader, argues that this year'...

    When I entered the legal industry and started working in the structured finance space, there were very few women in the rooms where decisions were being made. I observed early on that in order to navigate these environments, I had to do so persistently through excellent performance, thereby building trust and earning credibility one deal at a time. I .......

    Talking Point 9 March 2026

  • Job swaps weekly: CIFC names CLO heads and ABF run persists

    People moves and key promotions in securitisation

    This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees CIFC Asset Management name its new global co-heads of CLO portfolio management. Meanwhile, DWS has hired Barbara Richter to lead its ABF business, and New York Life Investment Management and its European affiliate, Candriam, have increased their ownership stake in Kartesia to around 80%.

    CIFC Asset Management has named Ira .......

    Market Moves 6 March 2026

  • Job swaps weekly: Fitch promotions and ABF moves lead busy week for securitisation

    People moves and key promotions in securitisation

    This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees Fitch launching a new division in response to the evolving demands of institutional investors in private credit, which has acted as a catalyst for a number of senior promotions within the agency. Meanwhile, Scope Ratings has appointed a London-based senior director for structured finance ratings, and AB CarVal has hired an ABF-focused director from .......

    Market Moves 27 February 2026

  • Job swaps weekly: Saluda Grade appoints industry veteran to expand ABF

    People moves and key promotions in securitisation

    This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees an ABF veteran joining Saluda Grade and a senior departure at UBS. Elsewhere, First Abu Dhabi Bank makes a head of structured finance and risk distribution appointment, while a partner at Prytania Asset Management prepares to leave the firm.

    Patrick Lo has joined Saluda Grade, an alternative investment firm specialising .......

    Market Moves 20 February 2026

  • Orderbook elasticity reveals changing ABS pricing conditions in 2025

    Investor demand drives pricing power across European ABS last year

    The European ABS market experienced fluctuations in tone and momentum over the course of 2025, largely driven by shifts in demand levels, according to SCI’s International ABS/MBS primary issuance data.

    By modelling spread compression and elasticity across each quarter, investor behaviour can be mapped to gain a clearer view of how sentiment evolved as market .......

    News Analysis 18 February 2026

  • UK consultations call for streamlined securitisation rules

    FCA and PRA focus on proportionality and flexibility

    The UK FCA and PRA have published parallel consultation papers (CPs) on reforming the securitisation rules, building on earlier consultations and subsequent policy statements. The proposals aim to make the existing requirements more proportionate and less prescriptive, while maintaining appropriate prudential and general safeguards.

    The PRA considers that the proposals would facilitate lower compliance costs and align .......

    News 17 February 2026

  • Job swaps weekly: Nuveen acquires Schroders

    People moves and key promotions in securitisation

    This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees Nuveen acquiring Schroders, which will initially operate as a standalone business led by its existing senior management team. Elsewhere, Gallatin Point Capital has partnered with former Redding Ridge Asset Management executives to launch CLO-focused firm DS2 Capital, while Achmea Mortgages has recruited an industry veteran as an Amsterdam-based capital markets manager.

    Market Moves 13 February 2026

  • Job swaps weekly: Barclays snaps up new global head of securitised products

    People moves and key promotions in securitisation

    This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees Barclays appointing a New York-based global head of securitised products. Elsewhere, KBRA has named a global head for its newly formed corporate portfolio finance and direct lending business, while K2 Insurance Services has hired a former senior AIG executive to lead its new collateral protection insurance division.

    Barclays has appointed Chetan .......

    Market Moves 6 February 2026
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