The EBA has responded positively to a request from the Italian securitiy markets authority Consob (which is also the competent authority in Italy under the Securitisation Regulation with regard to STS). Consob had proposed a deviation from the requirements of Article 26e(10) of the Securitisation Regulation for Italian banks. This decision could have a positive
Archives for June 2024
TSI and BdB submit comments on a “Financing for the Future Act II” (Zukunftsfinanzierungsgesetz II)
The German government aims to further improve the framework conditions for Germany as a financial centre. The first steps towards strengthening this were already taken in 2023 with the Financing for the Future Act (I). The main reason for this is the considerable need for financing for the digital and green transition of the German
AFME proposal to revive securitisations in Europe
The AFME report “EU Securitisation back on track – AFME’s 5-point plan” sets out comprehensive recommendations to revitalise the European securitisation market. The main proposals are summarised here: Increasing the risk sensitivity within the bank prudential framework: AFME proposes to increase the risk sensitivity within the banking prudential framework in order to strengthen the incentives