In a research report published today, Moody’s Investors Service said that risk factors are still on the rise for U.S. subprime auto asset-backed securities.

Standard & Poor’s said that severe delinquencies among residential mortgage-backeds tracked by the agency hit a historic peak of 5.38%.

Pillar Capital has appointed Stephen A. Velotti Chief Executive Officer effective immediately, the Bermuda-based insurance asset management company said in a press today.

The announcement comes after the firm just closed its €350 million collateralized loan obligation.

Analysts at Barclays forecast a total of €46 billion ($61 billion) in publicly-placed securitization issuance for 2013, according to their mid-year outlook.

Ally Financial is plans to issue $508.21 million of auto receivables-backed notes.

As measured by balance, nearly 90% of commercial mortgage-backed securities that came out before 2009 and are still alive suffer from interest shortfalls.

Ocwen Financial (OCN) is one of several servicers bulking up in subprime in hopes of a day when it is no longer a dirty word.

CVC Credit Partners is marketing a $600 million collateralized loan obligation, according to Moody’s Investors Service.

Nelnet is preparing a $453 million securitization of federally guaranteed student loans, its fourth of the year.

Sallie Mae has appointed Steven McGarry as senior vice president of corporate finance.

Iconix Brand Group priced an upsized offering of $275 million of notes backed by licensing fees.