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SFA Welcomes New Board of Directors
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.
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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: Mandatory Credit Card Rate Cap: Signal and Substance
January 22, 2026
President Trump’s proposed one-year 10% cap on credit card interest rates revives a familiar policy debate at a time of rising delinquencies, but key details remain unresolved. Although January 20 had been cited as a potential effective date, that deadline has passed without further clarification on scope or implementation. A broad mandatory cap would haveContinue reading “Homepage”
SFA News
Egan-Jones Removed from Bermuda Monetary Authority’s Recognized Credit Ratings Providers
Egan-Jones Ratings Co. is no longer listed by the Bermuda Monetary Authority among the ratings providers that can inform an insurer’s solvency capital requirements in…
WSJ: Build-to-Rent Industry Stands to Gain from Recent Executive Order
The WSJ reports that President Trump’s recent Executive Order targeting institutional investors that buy single-family homes exempts the build-to-rent (BTR) investors. Rather than purchase existing housing stock,…
U.S. FHFA Releases New HPI Showing 0.6% Rise
On January 27, the U.S. Federal Housing Agency (FHFA) released their monthly House Price Index (HPI) for November 2025. The report details a 0.6 percent…
FT: Long-Term Unemployment in the U.S. at a 4-Year High
According to the Financial Times, long-term unemployment is at its highest since 2021 pandemic rates. The most recent data shows that finding a new job…
Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged
In a press release following the Federal Reserve’s January 28th meeting, the Committee reached a decision to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3‑1/2…
