International Issues
Markets across the globe can interact to create value and stability – and that interconnectedness demands coordinated policies that promote fair, efficient and transparent markets.
Overview
At their core, structured finance and securitization are about increasing the flow of global capital into their respective economies. To achieve this, global coordination is needed. SFA is at the epicenter of this coordination, with outreach and work efforts spanning around the globe.
Publications & Resources
News
Davos World Economic Forum Spurs Talks of Global Recession
Davos World Economic Forum Spurs Talks of Global Recession On January 16, the World Economic Forum hosted its annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland where economists…
EU Lawmakers Introduce Stricter Rules for Regulating Green Bond Market
EU Lawmakers Introduce Stricter Rules for Regulating Green Bond Market On May 17, the EU Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee announced a series of…
New ECB Report Finds European Banks are Failing to Adequately Disclose Climate Risk
On March 14, the European Central Bank (ECB) published a new report reviewing the progress of European banks on disclosing climate risks. The ECB concludes…
U.S. ABS Gaining in Popularity Among Foreign Investors
The February 28 Treasury Preliminary Report of Foreign Portfolio Holdings compares June 30 2021 data with the same date in 2020 and breaking out ABS…
New EU Proposal on “Green” Investment Definitions Faces Extreme Opposition
The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, is facing criticism over its plans to classify natural gas and nuclear energy as “green” investments. The proposal…