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SFA Research Corner: How Capital Rules Shape Securitization
April 2, 2026
Capital rules play a central role in how credit is created, distributed, and funded. In this piece, we explore how recent Basel III revisions and NAIC RBC developments are shaping securitization—affecting both bank origination decisions and insurer demand. The takeaway: capital rules don’t just measure risk—they shape what gets financed and where liquidity ultimately flows.
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