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Dedicated to helping the economy grow by safely enabling greater credit access to industry, consumers and investors.
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
WiS Year-End Event 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: How Capital Rules Shape Securitization
April 2, 2026
Capital rules play a central role in how credit is created, distributed, and funded. In this piece, we explore how recent Basel III revisions and NAIC RBC developments are shaping securitization—affecting both bank origination decisions and insurer demand. The takeaway: capital rules don’t just measure risk—they shape what gets financed and where liquidity ultimately flows.
SFA News
WSJ: State Insurance Commissioners Play Key Role in Regulating Private Credit
Life insurers now hold nearly $1 trillion in private debt, placing state insurance commissioners in an increasingly important role to monitor complex investments. The NAIC is…
U.S. Borrowing Costs Highest Since 2024
The war in Iran, which is driving investors out of Treasuries and fueling concerns about a renewed bout of inflation, has sent U.S. borrowing costs…
EU Set to Delay New Bank Capital Rules
The European Commission is preparing legislation to temporarily offset increases in bank capital requirements from the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB), aiming to…
HUD Sued by Democratic AGs Over Fair Housing Limitations
A coalition of 16 Democratic attorneys general is suing the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) over September guidance that restricts federal fair housing enforcement ability…
New Executive Orders Aimed at Housing Supply and Demand
On March 13, President Trump issued two executive orders aimed at easing the nation’s housing crisis, with a focus on boosting supply by cutting regulations and expanding access to…
