Structured Finance
Association
Dedicated to helping the economy grow by safely enabling greater credit access to industry, consumers and investors.
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.
Call for Submissions: Structured Finance Journal Now Open!
We are excited to announce the launch of the Structured Finance Journal (SFJ), a peer-reviewed publication dedicated to advancing research in the structured fixed-income markets. Guided by an esteemed editorial board and advisory council, SFJ strives to publish high-quality, impactful work that drives practical applications in the industry. SFJ welcomes original manuscripts from industry professionals and academics that focus on practical applications and innovation. Submit your manuscript today and contribute to shaping the future of structured finance.
SFA Launches the SFAcademy
The Structured Finance Association (SFA) has launched the SFAcademy, a new structured finance education program. Every other week, the inaugural Bootcamp Series will introduce the fundamentals of securitization and various asset classes with accessible explanations and real-life examples.
Research Corner
SFA Research Corner: Consumer Resilience and Stress: Insights from the LIFE Survey at the SFA Research Symposium
August 15, 2024
On August 7, the SFA held its inaugural Research Symposium, which provided timely insights amid a volatile market reacting to economic data. A key highlight was the presentation on the LIFE Survey, a new quarterly report from the Philadelphia Fed, offering critical insights into consumer behavior that are essential for shaping securitization strategies in today’sContinue reading “Homepage”
Featuring
The SFA KnowledgeHub
SFA’s Research Corner beta release of the SFA KnowledgeHub, a flexible data platform created to acquaint non-members with pertinent information and provide members with swift access to vital industry data sources.
Upcoming Events
SFVegas 2025 – Engage | Learn | Connect
SFA RMBS Symposium 2024
SFA Research Roundup Webinar
WiS Diamond Workshop
SFA News
FT: Debt Issuance Surges Ahead of September FOMC Meeting and Upcoming Presidential Election
According to the Financial Times, companies are issuing more bonds ahead of possible economic volatility and the upcoming presidential election. Total borrowing in public markets reached…
CFPB Director Chopra Outlines Actions to Benefit Mortgage Consumers
In a speech at the National Housing Conference on September 9, CFPB Director Rohit Chopra discussed plans to promote mortgage refinancing in a lower-interest rate…
Federal Reserve Moves to Lower Proposed Capital Requirements
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr announced a forthcoming scaled-back version of the Basel III Endgame which would raise capital requirements for the…
Michael Bright in American Banker: Federal Overreach in Loan Servicing Will Harm Consumers
Michael Bright’s Op-Ed for American Banker argues that federal overreach in loan servicing enforcement could harm consumers by driving up compliance costs and limiting access…
American Economic Sentiment Shows Signs of Improvement
The WSJ reports that American economic sentiment has improved slightly, as mortgage rates and gas prices have fallen, and inflation continues to cool. Recent surveys…