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SFA CEO Michael Bright Testifies Before the House Financial Services Committee
On February 11, 2026, Michael Bright was a panelist in a congressional hearing entitled “Homeownership and the Role of the Secondary Mortgage Market.”
A Stronger Framework for European Securitization Will Support Growth for All
In his latest blog post, SFA CEO Michael Bright encourages EU and UK policy makers to simplify and modernize their securitization regulations to unlock capital for businesses and families and spur economic growth.
SFA Conflict of Interest Resource Hub
Our SFA Conflict of Interest Resource Hub aggregates key materials to keep you informed on this critical issue, along with insights from our members to provide diverse perspectives and valuable commentary.
Upcoming Events
SFCanada 2026
SFA Research Symposium 2026
SFVegas® 2027 – Engage | Learn | Connect
SFAcademy: The Bootcamp Series
The Structured Finance Association (SFA) has launched a new structured finance education program, the SFAcademy. Every other week, new content will be added to our inaugural Bootcamp Series.
Our Modules are designed to introduce the fundamentals of securitization and various securitized asset classes through accessible explanations and real-life examples to practitioners of all levels.
Research Corner
SFA Research Corner: Executive Order Meets the SFR RMBS Maturity Wall
February 5, 2026
A new executive order on institutional SFR ownership arrives just as the SFR RMBS market approaches a major maturity wall. While the policy does not directly restrict securitization, heightened review and uncertainty could influence refinancing conditions for a market facing $16 billion of bond maturities in 2026 alone.
SFA News
The Structured Finance Association and Bloomberg Announce Strategic Collaboration to Launch Securitized Credit Index
Washington, DC and New York, NY — 2/23/2026— The Structured Finance Association (SFA) and Bloomberg Index Services Limited (Bloomberg Indices) today announced a strategic collaboration…
SFA CEO Michael Bright Testifies Before the House Financial Services Committee
On February 11, 2026, Michael Bright was a panelist in a congressional hearing entitled “Homeownership and the Role of the Secondary Mortgage Market.” https://youtu.be/HH9L–BLuWE
Pricing Risk: The Credit Score Effect
In the latest episode of SFA’s Bright Ideas Podcast, Dallin Merrill, Head of Policy at SFA, sits down with Devin Norales, Head of Mortgage and…
CLO Issuance and the Use of Captive Equity Funds Increase
According to Bloomberg, CLO issuance has hit record levels, largely due to the increased use of captive equity funds (investment funds that are fully controlled…
U.S. Job Growth Shows Largest Increase in Over a Year
Based on a February 11 release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the Wall Street Journal reports the strongest job growth since December 2024 with 130,000 jobs added…
