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Dedicated to helping the economy grow by safely enabling greater credit access to industry, consumers and investors.
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
WiS City Socials – Toronto Cocktail Making Class
WiS Event, hosted by PIMCO: Connecting With Confidence
WiS Year-End Event 2025
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: The Next Phase of Student Lending
November 3, 2025
New federal loan caps under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)—and cuts at the Department of Education—are set to shift billions in student lending toward private credit and securitization. This week’s SFA Research Corner explores how policy, performance, and market forces are reshaping student-loan ABS.
SFA News
Inside Washington: Breaking Down the Longest Government Shutdown in U.S. History
Go behind the scenes in Washington as the Structured Finance Association’s Bright Ideas Podcast unpacks the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Host Dan Grattan…
CNBC Analyzes Trends in the CRE Sector
Commercial real estate (CRE) dealmaking in 2025 has slowed, with the dollar value of deals growing only 5% from Q3 2024, according to Moody’s data….
Prospective U.S. Homebuyers Consider ARM Products
Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) are becoming more popular among prospective homebuyers due to the continued unaffordability of the U.S. housing sector. ARMs accounted for 10% of…
Politico Highlights Uncertainties Facing the CFPB
The November 4 version of Politico’s “Morning Money” highlights uncertainties facing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Firstly, the full D.C. Court of Appeals is currently deliberating…
Tensions Rise as Private Funds Target Retail Investors
According to the Wall Street Journal, some institutional investors are voicing concern over private-equity firms’ growing push to sell fund products to individual investors. The shift…
