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Introduction to asset-backed securities

What is covered?

An overview of the principles behind securitisation, the motivations for issuance and examples of the structure of several ABS deals.  We consider balance sheet, arbitrage, cash flow and synthetic securitisation from the point of view of both mechanics and structure.

Who will benefit?

Participants new to securitisation, looking to understand how the market works and what the basic products are.

Course content

Securitisation

• Why securitise? – arbitrage or balance sheet
• The mechanics of a securitisation
• Identifying suitable collateral
• Tranching the cash flows
• Example: mortgage-backed securities

Analysing typical deals

• Balance sheet securitisations
• Arbitrage securitisations
• Cash flow vs. synthetic securitisation
• Review of term sheets

Assessing ABS

• Weighted average life
• Modelling the collateral
• Diversification effects
• Do the models work?