Trading in the mortgage-backed securities market this week was a tale about risk and reward.

The charges come as part of an investigation led by the SEC, in coordination with the federal-state Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities Working Group.

Citigroup Global Markets estimated that €8 billion of new-issue European CMBS supply will come forth next year.

The SEC staff released a report Thursday showing some nationally-recognized rating agencies failed to disclose or manage conflicts of interest.

IOSCO published today a final report on Global Developments in Securitization Regulation.

The HUD has admitted that the FHA Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund is in the red by at least $16.3 billion with a negative capital ratio of 1.44%.

In a report released today, Citigroup Global Markets analysts said that a record 72% of selected issuers the firm looked at called all eligible auto ABS deals promptly during their latest survey period, which is Sep. 11 to Nov. 12.

Ginnie Mae saw its profits fall almost 50% in fiscal year 2012, according to figures released Thursday.

Aside from adding TBA and specified pools, FINRA also continues to study collateralized MBS and other types of ABS for possible addition to TRACE.

Deals backed by Spanish electricity tariff deficits could be hurt by a proposed energy reform bill due to become law by year’s end.

Freddie Mac reported new records set along 30- and 15-year fixed mortgage rates as well as on one-year ARMs in the week ending Nov. 14.

BofA has so far offered $15.8 billion in consumer relief under the national mortgage settlement. It expects to meet all of its financial obligations by the end of February, two years ahead of its deadline.