Resources

SIFMA is the leading trade association for broker-dealers, investment banks and asset managers operating in the U.S. and global capital markets. 

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) is the primary global standard setter for the prudential regulation of banks and provides a forum for regular cooperation on banking supervisory matters. 

Submission to the Treasurer of Victoria (State Revenue Office) on the impact of the State Taxation Acts Amendment Act 2019 on securitisation of equipment finance receivables

Submission to the Treasurer of Western Australia on the impact of the State Revenue Laws Amendment Act 2019 on securitisation of equipment finance receivables

Submission from the ASF's New Zealand Market Subcommittee to the RBNZ highlighting some areas of concern with the new NZClear clearing & settlements system.

ASF submission to the Australian Registrars National Electronic Conveyancing Council (ARNECC)’s consultation on its proposed new Verification of Identity (VOI) rules for mortgagees.
 

ASF submission to ASIC outlining the potential impact of matters contemplated in the DDO provisions, and the ASF’s recommendations to address the issues raised by this consultation.

A letter to the RBNZ highlighting some of the issues the New Zealand non-bank sector is facing as a direct result of COVID-19 and the resultant mandatory lockdown.

A letter to the NZ Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment requesting COVID-19 relief from the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003 for non-bank lenders.

A European Covered Bond Council publication looking at the current state of play in the global covered bond market regulatory environment and impact of Basel III reforms.

Central repository for information from ISDA relating to financial benchmark reform.

A submission by the ASF's New Zealand Market subcommittee to New Zealand’s Overseas Investment Office supporting the proposed changes and advocating that the changes will remove unintended costs and time delays for lenders and ensure an efficient flow of funds to borrowers without affecting the purpose of the OIO Act.
 

ASIC's revised timetable of ongoing work including information on proposed timing of consultations and release of regulatory guidance.

The SFSF’s investments in primary and secondary public term transactions, and commitments under private warehouse transactions, can be found in this spreadsheet.

ISDA, Bloomberg and Linklaters have published a new IBOR Fallbacks factsheet that provides an overview of the calculation methodology and implementation of fallbacks for derivatives referenced to interbank offered rates (IBORs). The paper also sets out details of how to access the fallback rates when they are published by Bloomberg.

APRA has announced an extension of its temporary capital treatment for bank loans with repayment deferrals

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has published a FAQ providing guidance under Prudential Standard APS 120 Securitisation to authorised deposit-taking institutions in repurchasing loans from securitisations in response to COVID-19 repayment deferrals.

Submission for the ASF New Zealand market sub-committee to the RBNZ outlining key functionality sought by the industry in NZClear.

Commentary from Fitch, S&P Global and Moody's on the impact of the AOFM's forbearance SPV on rated rusts that access the facility...

The ASF's high-level summary of the SFSF forbearance SPV...

Published on 22 September 2020, this report summarises ASIC's findings of its surveillance of debt capital raising practices and selected transactions (2018–2020). 

Published on 19 October 2020, this guidance note covers:

A submission to Crown Treasury by the ASF's New Zealand market sub-committee...

A benchmark and comprehensive source of information on the covered bond asset class.

Useful links to ISDA information on IBOR fallbacks, launched by ISDA on 23 October 2020.