The Structured Finance Industry Group has 55 members and counting. The new trade organization’s website now has a link to all of those who have joined the group.

Credit Acceptance Corporation is coming down the pike with a $140 million securitization of subprime auto loans, according to a presale from Kroll Bond Ratings.

Global Tower Partners is readying a $245 million securitization of cell towers, according to a presale report from Fitch Ratings.

Freddie Mac is back marketing its multifamily CMBS this year, the $1.2 billion K-026 certificates.

Despite a weaker economy, defaults on European structured finance notes issued before the financial crisis remain well below those of comparable U.S. deals, according to Standard & Poor’s.

Cronos Containers will issue a $200 million securitization backed by a portfolio of sea containers, according to Standard & Poor’s.

Ally Bank issued $585 million of floating rate asset backed notes from its dealer floorplan master owner trust.

The Securities and Exchange Commission is pressing large banks to provide investors with more accurate information about structured notes.

Paul Jenison has joined Finacity Corporation as part of the firm’s effort to expand its business of securitizing and funding consumer receivables.

THL Senior Credit Strategies is in the market with its fifth collateralized loan obligation, according to a presale report by Standard & Poor’s.

Global issuance of commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) is on a tear, according to stats from Dealogic.

Commercial Credit Group is preparing a $194.47 million securitization of equipment loans and leases, according to a presale report published by Standard & Poor’s.