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SFA Research Corner: Introducing the SFA KnowledgeHub
December 14, 2023
This edition of Research Corner introduces the 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.![](https://structuredfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/SFA-KnowledgeHub-3-1.png)
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Our Market
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Total Securitizations Outstanding in Trillions (Year-End 2020)
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Total 2022 YTD Private Market Securitization $745 Billion
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