John S. Hintze

Regional banks may soon favor CLOs again while proposed rules could draw banks to the market long-term.

Twenty-five years after its first CLO, Barings' securitizes its 100th transaction, this time securitizing middle-market private credit.

Looking to insurers for growth, the asset managers seek NAIC look-through to lower risk-based capital.

The bank continues to support securitizations of esoteric assets, including rental car leases, consumer loans, triple-net leases, small business loans, and whole-business revenues.

After catching the eye of a senior executive at Deutsche, UMB Financial soon reeled in a team that expanded its trust services into the current comprehensive and tech-assisted operation.

Partners in ABS practice also discuss how CLOs face final bridge to cross as Libor transition approaches the finish line.

Market professionals fear a pending circuit court decision could significantly disrupt term loan B and CLO markets.

CLO spreads should tighten toward year-end, easing arbitrage challenges. Meanwhile investors will be challenged to calibrate the recovery rate, says Pratik Gupta.

One case found that simply defining the investment in the new debt as an allowable transaction was helpful, but new indenture language to facilitate participation provides CLOs with little benefit.

The specialist says the key to selecting less-trafficked ABS sectors is their ability to withstand an expected recession.