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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
Structured Finance Association Welcomes the European Commission’s Securitization Reform Proposal
WASHINGTON, June 17, 2025 – The Structured Finance Association (SFA), a leading trade association representing the structured finance and securitization industry, welcomes the European Commission’s proposed…
Inflation Levels Lower than Forecasted
The May CPI Report found that inflation rose by 2.4 percent year-over-year in May. This increase was lower than the expected 2.5 percent. This month’s lower-than-expected inflation…
FDIC Proposes Changes to SLR
On June 6, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation submitted a draft rule to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs that would re-examine the supplementary leverage ratio…
Debt Issuance Intensifies in May and June
Junk bond and investment grade bond sales are expected to rise as U.S. companies work to get ahead of pending tariffs. Junk bond sales reached…
Senate Democrats Send Letter to FHFA Director Pulte
On June 5, Senate Democrats sent a letter to Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte outlining their concerns regarding GSE privatization and detailing…