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SFA Board of Directors & Committee Co-Chair Nominations Now Open
The Structured Finance Association (SFA) is now accepting Board of Directors and Committee Co-Chair nominations for the upcoming 2025 term. These leadership roles are critical to advancing SFA’s mission of supporting the structured finance market and promoting responsible credit growth and economic development.
All nominations will be reviewed by SFA’s Nominating Committee, which will make recommendations to the current Board for the election of 2025 Directors and Committee Co-Chairs.
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
SFA Webinar: Diversification and Discovery: A Look at Esoteric ABS
SFA RMBS Symposium 2025
WiS Fall Diamond Workshop
SFAcademy: The Bootcamp Series
SFAcademy is an educational program for professionals in structured finance. Through the Bootcamp Series, members can explore the essentials of securitization and asset classes with real-life examples, delivered in accessible, bi-weekly sessions.
Research Corner
SFA Research Corner: Smoothing the Lumps: How Collateralized Fund Obligations Turn Illiquid Assets Into Private Market Access
June 12, 2025
In today’s evolving capital markets, Collateralized Fund Obligations (CFOs) are gaining renewed attention as a way to expand access to private credit. By applying securitization techniques—such as tranching, credit enhancement, and liquidity support—CFOs offer a framework for managing the irregular cash flows typical of private funds. As institutional interest grows and NAIC guidance continues toContinue reading “Homepage”
SFA News
Powell Speaks on Fed’s Interest Rate Stance
At a European Central Bank conference on July 1, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell highlighted the Fed’s ‘wait-and-see’ stance with regards to future interest rate…
Auto Sales Decline Amid Economic Uncertainty and Elevated Vehicle Prices
U.S. auto sales have declined following a surge in April and May. Car shoppers are being deterred by both high vehicle costs – with the…
12 FHA Policies Rescinded by HUD
On July 1, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the rescission of 12 Federal Housing Administration (FHA) policies. These recissions – spanning from…
WSJ: Home Prices Fall Below Previous Purchasing Price
Some homeowners in pandemic boomtowns are finding themselves ‘underwater’ according to the Wall Street Journal, as the value of their homes fall below the original purchase…
Home Affordability Remains Slightly Out of Reach for U.S. Borrowers
The housing market is experiencing some reprieve as the housing supply increases, with existing home sales increasing 0.8% in May. However, high prices and high interest…