Europe

At least 50% of the U.S. dollar-denominated fund's investments will be in triple-B tranches of U.S. and European CLOs.

Guggenheim, Carlyle Group, Credit Suisse and Blackstone have launched four deals totaling €1.74 billion, all with AAA spreads of at least 100 basis points over Euribor.

Cadogan Square CLO XIII DAC will be Credit Suisse Asset Management's fourth euro-denominated CLO issued in the past 12 months.

The Japan Financial Services Agency is considering increasing capital requirements for holdings of securitizations if the sponsors do not have "skin in game."

S&P sees some potential integration risk that could materially affect the business being reinsured; in November it lowered its issuer credit ratings and financial strength ratings on Aetna.

David Klass is known for his insights into tax developments in the U.K. related to Brexit; he joins the firm after more than a decade at Gide Loyrette Nouel.

The global asset manager is sponsoring its first post-crisis CLO in a €409.8 million transaction that priced through Barclays on Monday.

A Wells Fargo report this week shows that market spreads for the triple-A notes backed by collateralized loan obligation assets are at 128, a level not seen since May 2017.

The €350 million Providus CLO II is backed exclusively by loans to mid-market firms that meet the private equity firm's sustainability criteria; at closing, 90% of the collateral has been identified.

Stricter energy regulations for European residential and commercial buildings, effective in 2020, will likely depress cash flow and property values, though the impact will vary by country, according to Moody's Investors Service.