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 have 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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.