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SFJournal: Debut Submission
We’re excited to share the publication of The Power of Universal LLM Data Ingestion to Build Generative AI-Powered Metadata, our debut SFJournal submission. This paper explores how Large Language Models (LLMs) can support more efficient metadata creation — enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and scalability in structured finance and private credit— and outlines challenges and considerations for implementation. Please submit your articles here for future issues.
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SFAcademy: The Bootcamp Series
January 20, 2025
The Structured Finance Association (SFA) has launched the SFAcademy, a new structured finance education program. Every other week, the inaugural Bootcamp Series will add Level 1 Modules that introduce the fundamentals of securitization and various asset classes with accessible explanations and real-life examples.
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Total Securitizations Outstanding in Trillions (Year-End 2020)
Total 2022 YTD Private Market Securitization $745 Billion
In The News
Europe’s Securitization Market Is Evolving – Here’s What Investors Are Watching
David Dwyer, SFA’s General Counsel, Policy and Regulatory Affairs, hosted Taggert Davis, Vice President, Government Affairs, EMEA at PGIM, and Edwin Wilches, Managing Director, Co-Head…
Inside Washington: Breaking Down the Longest Government Shutdown in U.S. History
Go behind the scenes in Washington as the Structured Finance Association’s Bright Ideas Podcast unpacks the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Host Dan Grattan…
CNBC Analyzes Trends in the CRE Sector
Commercial real estate (CRE) dealmaking in 2025 has slowed, with the dollar value of deals growing only 5% from Q3 2024, according to Moody’s data….
Prospective U.S. Homebuyers Consider ARM Products
Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) are becoming more popular among prospective homebuyers due to the continued unaffordability of the U.S. housing sector. ARMs accounted for 10% of…
Politico Highlights Uncertainties Facing the CFPB
The November 4 version of Politico’s “Morning Money” highlights uncertainties facing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Firstly, the full D.C. Court of Appeals is currently deliberating…
