ASF National Committee 2021 Dec 08 2020 Following its recent AGM, the ASF has finalised membership of its National Committee for 2021...
ASF Year in Review: 2020 Dec 08 2020 A review of the Australian and New Zealand securitisation industry for 2020 - key themes, issues and ASF acitivities and resources...
Editors Pick ASF Virtual Symposium 2020 - Session replays now available on demand Nov 30 2020 Visit the website to view the sessions...
ASF Virtual Symposium 2020: The Hon Joe Hockey announced as keynote speaker Nov 05 2020 Register now to hear this live session...
ISDA launches IBOR Fallbacks Supplement and Protocol Oct 26 2020 On 23 October, ISDA launched the IBOR Fallbacks Supplement and IBOR Fallbacks Protocol...
ASF Guideline on special purpose financial statements for securitisation trusts Oct 20 2020 An ASF market guideline on what disclosure RMBS and ABS issuers should consider in the preparation of their FY2020 financial statements...
Editors Pick ASF Virtual Symposium 2020 - Register now! Oct 15 2020 Agenda announced and registrations now open for the securitisation industry's leading event...
ASIC Report: Allocations in debt capital market transactions (REP 668) Oct 14 2020 REP 668 outlines findings from ASIC’s surveillance of market practices in debt capital market transactions...
AOFM Quarterly SFSF Update Oct 12 2020 The AOFM has released an update on its SFSF activities as at September 30.
Editors Pick Federal Budget Briefing with Su-Lin Ong (RBC Capital Markets) Oct 09 2020 Webinar replay and resources now available...
AOFM ABSF Update Sep 30 2020 Securitisation market conditions improving but ABSF investment activity likely to remain on hold until the new year...
Editors Pick Twenty-Twenty Vision: Securitisation in the new decade Sep 24 2020 New report on the findings of a comprehensive study of securitisation industry participants’ views of the emerging landscape in the new decade...
APRA issues letter to ADIs following review of treatment of loans impacted by COVID-19 Sep 22 2020 APRA has written to all ADIs encouraging them to consider areas for better practice...
Managing the risks of holding self-securitisations as collateral Sep 21 2020 Commentary from the Reserve Bank of Australia's September Bulletin...
APRA publishes monthly data on temporary loan repayment deferrals Sep 11 2020 APRA has published the latest data for temporary loan repayment deferrals due to COVID-19, which includes data at both the industry and entity level...
European covered bond harmonisation Sep 03 2020 Learn more about upcoming changes and the ASF working group...
APRA releases letter on changes to Economic and Financial Statistics Aug 28 2020 APRA has released a consultation letter to ADIs and RFCs which proposes to drop the EFS threshold to $3bn which may lead to more entities having to report...
APRA issues letter for ADIs on loans impacted by COVID-19 Aug 13 2020 APRA has written to ADIs to invite them to participate in a consultation regarding capital measures and reporting requirements for loans impacted by COVID-19...
Editors Pick Key features of the SFSF forbearance SPV Aug 13 2020 The ASF has published a high level summary of the key features of the SFSF forbearance SPV funded by the AOFM...
Updated ASF industry guideline on the treatment of COVID-19 hardship Aug 06 2020 In light of recent announcements from APRA, the ASF has updated this industry guideline on the treatment of COVID-19 hardship...
APRA publishes monthly data on temporary loan repayment deferrals Aug 04 2020 APRA has announced it will publish aggregated data on loan repayment deferrals on a monthly basis...
ASX consultation on changes to the BBSW methodology Jul 31 2020 The ASX has released its consultation paper on the proposed changes and invited feedback from market participants...
Editors Pick Australian Securitisation Market Update Jul 22 2020 Webinar replay and resources from the ASF's recent investor serminar held on 21 July...
AOFM Quarterly SFSF Update Jul 15 2020 The AOFM has published an update on its SFSF activities as at June 30...
KangaNews Awards 2019: Market People of the Year Jul 14 2020 The ASF congratulates Bianca Spata and Ross Pennington on being recognised for their outstanding contribution...
Editors Pick Latest edition of ASJ now available Jul 09 2020 Riding out the storm - Australian and New Zealand securitisers in a good position...
APRA updates regulatory approach to loans subject to repayment deferral Jul 08 2020 APRA announces an extension of its temporary capital tratment for bank loans with repayment deferrals.
AOFM ABSF Update Jul 08 2020 AOFM announces it will not be calling for another round of ABSF proposals at this time.
APRA publishes FAQs for ADIs during COVID-19 Jul 07 2020 APRA has published a list of FAQs to provide ADIs with guidance for the period of COVID-19 disruption...
Securitisation deal flow steady but sure Jun 22 2020 KangaNews review of 2020 issuance shows non-bank issuers dominating securitisation supply supported by the government and improving investor sentiment...
Development in interpretation of EU investor due diligence requirements Jun 16 2020 Development in interpretation of EU investor due diligence requirements for third country securitisations under Article 5 of the EU Securitisation Regulation...
Submission on Amendments to Overseas Investment Act & Regulations (NZ) Jun 15 2020 A submission from the ASF New Zealand Market subcommittee supporting the proposed changes...
Understanding IBOR Benchmark Fallbacks Factsheet & Video Interview Jun 04 2020 In advance of its publication of new definitions in July, ISDA has published a fact sheet and video explaining why the changes are necessary...
AOFM SFSF Update: Forbearance SPV Expressions of Interest May 21 2020 The AOFM has today called for expressions of interest from eligible lenders with regards to the use of the Forbearance SPV...
Editors Pick AOFM and ASF give an update on forbearance SPV May 19 2020 On May 18, the ASF and AOFM provided an update to the securitisation industry on investment by the SFSF and progress on the establishment of a Forbearance SPV...
AOFM SFSF Update - Investment Activity May 11 2020 The AOFM have released a spreadsheet summary of SFSF investments. The spreadsheet covers primary and secondary activity as well as SFSF participation in private warehouses...
ASF Guideline on Treatment of COVID-19 Hardship May 06 2020 ASF Market Guideline on treatment and reporting of loans impacted by COVID-19
Editors Pick ASF SFSF Update: 'Forbearance SPV' key features released May 06 2020 The ASF has today released a summary document setting out the key features of the forbearance SPV structure...
AOFM SFSF Update - Forbearance SPV Apr 23 2020 An update from the AOFM on progress with the Forbearance SPV...
Letter to NZ Ministry of Business regarding non-bank lenders & COVID-19 Apr 22 2020 A letter compiled by the New Zealand markets subcommittee of the ASF requesting COVID-19 relief...
AOFM SFSF Update - 9 April Apr 09 2020 The AOFM has provided an update on its plans for SFSF investment...
RBA Market Advice – Reporting loans with COVID-19 deferrals Apr 09 2020 The RBA has published market advice clarifying how COVID-19 repayment deferrals should be treated in the loan-level data reported to the Securitisation System...
Co-operation on funding to aid smaller lenders during COVID-19 Apr 08 2020 The ACCC has granted interim authorisation for members of the ASF to work together on the administration of the SFSF...
Editors Pick ASF Update: Structured Finance Support Fund Apr 06 2020 An update from the ASF on its input into the operation of the Government’s recently established Structured Finance Support Facility...
AOFM to deploy first ABSF funds Apr 03 2020 The AOFM has announced that Judo Bank will be the recipient of its first ABSF investment to support small business lending...
Letter to RBNZ: Issues in the NZ non-bank sector due to COVID-19 Apr 01 2020 A letter compiled by the New Zealand markets subcommittee of the ASF highlighting some issues the NZ non-bank sector is facing due to COVID-19...
How to engage with the AOFM to access the SFSF Mar 31 2020 The AOFM has released further information for smaller lenders who access funding through securitisation...
RBNZ announces OMO for Corporate & Asset-Backed Securities Mar 30 2020 The RBNZ has today announced a funding facility for corporate and asset-backed securities to support market functioning...
AOFM releases additional information on SFSF Mar 27 2020 The AOFM has today released additional information on the Structured Finance Support Fund...
Federal Reserve announces establishment of TALF Mar 26 2020 The Federal Reserve has announced extensive new measures to support the US economy including the establishment of the Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility (TALF)...
AOFM update: Implementation of a $15B fund to support business & consumer lending Mar 23 2020 An update from the AOFM about the implementation of its $15b fund...
Editors Pick ASF welcomes AOFM support of the securitisation market Mar 19 2020 The Australian Securitisation Forum (ASF) welcomes the announcement by the Treasurer, that the AOFM will be provided with $15b to invest in wholesale funding markets...
RBNZ announces slow down of regulatory initiatives in light of COVID-19 Mar 18 2020 The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has today announced that it will slow down most of its regulatory initiatives for an initial period of six months...
ASF message on COVID-19 Mar 17 2020 What the ASF is doing and how it plans to operate over the coming weeks whilst the COVID-19 situation prevails...
Statement by the Council of Financial Regulators Mar 16 2020 Australia's regulators are working closely with the Government to help ensure that Australia's financial markets continue to operate effectively as the system adjusts to COVID-19
Submission to ASIC on DDO provisions Mar 10 2020 The ASF has made a submission in response to ASIC’s consultation (CPS 325) seeking an exclusion from the DDO provisions...
Women in Securitisation celebrate International Women's Day 2020 Mar 09 2020 Through its Women in Securitisation initiative, the ASF is committed to supporting and empowering women. Some of our members visited us in our office last week to help raise awareness and declare their own commitment to #EachforEqual #iwd2020
ASF submission to ARNECC on proposed new VOI rules Mar 03 2020 The ASF has made a submission to ARNECC on its proposed new Verification of Identity (VOI) rules for mortgagees.
Submission to the RBNZ on NZClear system Feb 27 2020 The ASF New Zealand Market Subcommittee has written to the RBNZ to highlight some concerns with the new NZClear system...
Amendments to State taxation and impact on securitisation of equipment finance receivables Feb 24 2020 The ASF has recently made submissions to the Victorian and Western Australian Governments on the impact of proposed changes in their taxation regimes on the securitisation of equipment finance receivables...
Adoption of risk free rates: Major developments for 2020 Feb 13 2020 New paper from ISDA examining what's in store for 2020 in relation to the adoption of RFRs.
Update: Interest rate benchmark reform Feb 10 2020 The ASF benchmark working group is currently awaiting ISDA’s publication of standard fallback language for inclusion within derivatives contracts.
Impact of proposed changes to VOI on securitisation Feb 10 2020 The Australian Registrars National Electronic Conveyancing Council (ARNECC) has recently proposed major changes to Verification of Identity (VOI) procedures for mortgagees
RBNZ update on RMO policy and framework Dec 20 2019 The publication of the RBNZ’s RMO policy has been delayed and will not be released in December as foreshadowed.
Invitation to submit ABSF investment proposals Dec 17 2019 The AOFM invites market participants to submit proposals to be considered for investment by the ABSF.
FLYP survey on 'The Future of Securitisation' Dec 16 2019 The ASF's Future Leaders & Young Professionals Subcommittee is conducting a survey to gather industry thoughts on what 'The Future of Securitisation' might look like.
ASF National Committee elections and appointments Dec 12 2019 The ASFs governing body has been refreshed following the Annual General Meeting in November.
Australian Securitisation 2019 conference wrap-up Dec 09 2019 Australian Securitisation 2019 took place in Sydney on 18 and 19 November with market-leading commentary on the evolution of the securitisation market, including collateral, lending regulation and benchmark reforms.
ABSF appoints its Investment Manager Dec 05 2019 The Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM) announced on 5 December that it has now completed its evaluation of tenders for investment management services and has appointed Challenger Investment Partners.
Editors Pick Final report on interest rate benchmark reform released Nov 19 2019 The ASF’s consultation was conducted to seek feedback from securitisation market participants on the benefits and risks of 1 month BBSW, fallback considerations and alternate risk free rate benchmarks.
Australian Securitisation 2019 Conference Nov 01 2019 Don't miss your chance to attend the annual conference of the Australian Securitisation Forum, Australian Securitisation 2019.