Commercial banking

Shaun Ertischek, chief compliance officer & general counsel, Cascade Receivables Management.

December's shift in Federal Reserve policy gave a notable boost to the share of consumer respondents who think the affordability of home financing will improve.

Over-collateralization in the form of vehicles provides most of the deal's credit enhancement on the notes, which also has a higher concentration limit for Teslas.

The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and former manager of the central bank's open market account said a slower approach to balance sheet reduction may be warranted sooner rather than later.

​Ron possesses over three decades of experience in the global financial services and technology industries. He currently serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Wall Street Blockchain Alliance, the world's leading non-profit trade association promoting the comprehensive adoption of blockchain technology and cryptoassets across global markets.

Prior to this, Ron served as Chief Executive Officer of DerivaTrust Technologies, a pioneering software and technology firm for financial market participants.

Ron is the editor and contributing author of the book "Blockchain in Financial Markets and Beyond: Challenges and Applications", published Risk Books, as well as contributing author to "Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Regulation 2019-2022", published annually by Global Legal Insights. He was named to the Top 100 Most Influential People in the Accounting Industry by Accounting Today in 2018 and is the Lead Author for the ISACA Blockchain Framework as well as a member of the ISACA Emerging Technology Advisory Group.

He is a frequent guest of major media outlets, including Bloomberg Radio, and is a sought-after speaker and writer regarding financial technology and innovation. Ron also serves as an advisor to multiple startups and corporations focused on fintech innovation and blockchain technology.

Throughout the year, auto ABS was a stronger performer than other consumer ABS asset classes, with $141.1 billion in new securitization business.