Securitisation Insights

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Enriched viewpoints on securitisation markets from Morningstar DBRS. Join host Mudasar Chaudhry, Head of European Structured Finance Research, as he speaks with industry experts and holds in-depth discussions on keenly selected topics.

  1. 2d ago

    Islamic Home Finance

    In the latest episode of our “Securitisation Insights” podcast, Mudasar Chaudhry, who leads our European Structured Finance Research team, is joined by Rehanna Sameja, Senior Vice President and Sector Lead of European RMBS & Covered Bond Ratings, and Sakeeb Zaman, CEO and founder of StrideUp Homes Limited, to discuss Islamic home finance. Islamic home finance has existed in the UK for more than two decades, providing an alternative pathway to home ownership for customers seeking financing that aligns with Islamic principles. While these products are economically similar to conventional mortgages, they are structured through different contractual frameworks, creating unique considerations for lenders, investors, and credit rating analysts alike. As the market develops and more transactions reach the capital markets, understanding these differences is becoming increasingly important. Our panel discuss the current market landscape, how Islamic home finance differs from conventional mortgages, what happens when these assets are securitised, and whether this niche segment could become a more meaningful part of the European RMBS market in the years ahead. Related Content: “Demystifying Credit: "Islamic Mortgages" and Sharia-Aligned Securitisations” https://dbrs.morningstar.com/insights/commentary/489142 By downloading or listening to this podcast, you are agreeing to the Morningstar DBRS disclaimer and legal terms and conditions found at dbrs.morningstar.com/about/disclaimer and dbrs.morningstar.com/about/termsandconditions, including that the information provided is not investment, financial or other advice. Morningstar DBRS will not be liable for losses arising from your use of the information. Please note that the content of this podcast is intended for European audiences only.

  2. Sep 1

    Wildfire Impact on European Securitisations

    In the latest episode of our “Securitisation Insights” podcast, Mudasar Chaudhry, who leads our European Structured Finance Research team, is joined by Marcos Alvarez, Managing Director, Global Financial Institution Ratings, and Christian Aufsatz, Managing Director, European Structured Finance Ratings, to discuss the potential impact of wildfires on European securitisations, with a particular focus on insurance, residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS), and the growing importance of physical climate risk. The effects of wildfires can extend beyond the environmental and into structured finance through property damage, insurance claims, disruption to local economies, and pressure on household finances and borrower performance. The topic has become increasingly relevant as Europe experiences more frequent periods of extreme heat and drought. After one of the most severe wildfire years on record in 2025, 2026 has seen several heat waves and significant wildfire activity across the continent. In August, major fires in France and Spain made headlines because of their proximity to large urban areas, including Bordeaux and Madrid.  Related Content: “Beyond the Burned Area: What the 2026 Wildfires Mean for French and Spanish RMBS”, https://dbrs.morningstar.com/research/486319 “Fire at Europe's Urban Edge: Wildfires in Spain and France Test Insurers' Secondary Peril Defences” https://dbrs.morningstar.com/research/486187 "The Summer of 2026: Heatwaves, Wildfires, and Droughts--Weather Extremes Are Stacking Up” https://dbrs.morningstar.com/research/487811 By downloading or listening to this podcast, you are agreeing to the Morningstar DBRS disclaimer and legal terms and conditions found at dbrs.morningstar.com/about/disclaimer and dbrs.morningstar.com/about/termsandconditions, including that the information provided is not investment, financial or other advice. Morningstar DBRS will not be liable for losses arising from your use of the information. Please note that the content of this podcast is intended for European audiences only.

  3. Jul 1

    Climate Risk Exposure in RMBS

    In the latest episode of our “Securitisation Insights” podcast, Mudasar Chaudhry, who leads our European Structured Finance Research team, is joined by Christian Aufsatz, Managing Director of European Structured Finance Ratings, and Steven Fortier, Vice President of Global Physical Climate Risk Data and Analytics, to discuss climate risk exposure in residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS). This topic sits at the intersection of structured finance, property markets, and climate risk. In European RMBS, investors have traditionally relied on tools like diversification, borrower behaviour, and credit enhancement to assess risk. But as physical climate risk becomes more prominent, we ask how we can actually measure exposure and whether it matters for credit today. With new datasets and analytical approaches, we can now link property-level exposure with regional climate risk in a much more structured way. But this also raises broader questions about what the data tells us, what it misses, and how investors should interpret it. Related Content: “Climate Risk Navigator: Climate and Credit--Short-Term Headwinds, Long-Term Risks”, https://dbrs.morningstar.com/research/457580  “Climate Risk Navigator – European RMBS HEATMap”, https://dbrs.morningstar.com/research/480803 By downloading or listening to this podcast, you are agreeing to the Morningstar DBRS disclaimer and legal terms and conditions found at dbrs.morningstar.com/about/disclaimer and dbrs.morningstar.com/about/termsandconditions, including that the information provided is not investment, financial or other advice. Morningstar DBRS will not be liable for losses arising from your use of the information. Please note that the content of this podcast is intended for European audiences only.

  4. Jun 11

    Global ABS 2026 Recap

    In the latest episode of our “Securitisation Insights” podcast, Mudasar Chaudhry, who leads our European Structured Finance Research team, collated the thoughts from the following Morningstar DBRS analysts featured at this year’s Global ABS conference in Barcelona: Mirco Iacobucci, Associate Managing Director of European Commercial Real Estate Ratings, spoke on the Day One “Beyond the Clouds: Financing Digital Infrastructure” panel Kevin Stephenson, Managing Director and Head of APAC Credit Ratings, spoke on the Day Two “Deals Down Under: Opportunities in Aussie ABS” panel Stephan Rompf, Vice President of European Structured Credit Ratings, Funds, spoke on the Day Two “Big Capital, Small Business: Outlook for SME Lending” panel Mudasar Chaudhry, Senior Vice President and Lead of European Structured Finance Research, moderated the Day Two “The Bear and the Bull: Investors’ Roundtable” panel Related research is available at the following link: https://go-dbrs.morningstar.com/FT-AFME-GlobalABS2026 By downloading or listening to this podcast, you are agreeing to the Morningstar DBRS disclaimer and legal terms and conditions found at dbrs.morningstar.com/about/disclaimer and dbrs.morningstar.com/about/termsandconditions, including that the information provided is not investment, financial or other advice. Morningstar DBRS will not be liable for losses arising from your use of the information. Please note that the content of this podcast is intended for European audiences only.

  5. May 28

    UK Securitisation Framework and FCA CP 26/6

    In the latest episode of our “Securitisation Insights” podcast, Mudasar Chaudhry, who leads our European Structured Finance Research team, was joined by Miklos Halasz, Vice President, European ABS Ratings, Auto, and Andrew Lynch, Vice President, Sector Lead, European Structured Finance Ratings, Surveillance, to discuss the UK securitisation framework and the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Consultation Paper CP 26/6 (CP 26/6 or the Consultation). CP 26/6, published on 17 February 2026 and closed on 18 May, outlined proposals to simplify and streamline the rules governing UK securitisations. The Consultation was broad in scope, touching on investor due diligence, risk retention, cost savings, the public/private transparency divide, and loan-level reporting templates.  In this episode, our analysts discuss what the proposed changes mean for credit analysis—across residential mortgage-backed securities, auto asset backed-securities, and collateralised loan obligations—and where we see improved transparency, as well as areas where it may be reduced. Related Content:  “UK Auto ABS and FCA CP 26/6: Reporting, Reloaded”, https://dbrs.morningstar.com/research/481271 By downloading or listening to this podcast, you are agreeing to the Morningstar DBRS disclaimer and legal terms and conditions found at dbrs.morningstar.com/about/disclaimer and dbrs.morningstar.com/about/termsandconditions, including that the information provided is not investment, financial or other advice. Morningstar DBRS will not be liable for losses arising from your use of the information. Please note that the content of this podcast is intended for European audiences only.

  6. May 21

    Australian Versus UK Residential Mortgage Guarantee Schemes

    In the latest episode of our “Securitisation Insights” podcast, Mudasar Chaudhry, who leads our European Structured Finance Research team, was joined by Kevin Stephenson, Managing Director, Head of APAC Credit Ratings, and Ketan Thaker, Managing Director, European Real Estate & NPL Ratings, to discuss Australian and UK residential mortgage guarantee schemes. Our analysts dive into a topic that sits at the intersection of housing policy, property markets, and credit risk. In Australia, the government’s expanded 5% deposit scheme is making it easier for first-time buyers to enter the market, but also raising important questions about affordability, house prices, and the risks embedded in high loan-to-value ratio lending. In the UK, the government is taking a more modest approach to its mortgage guarantee framework with a far less visible impact on the housing market. This episode addresses a key question: how do these differing government policy choices shape housing demand, market dynamics, and ultimately the credit risk to which investors are exposed? Related Content: “Australia's 5% Deposit Scheme: Balancing Affordability, Home Ownership, and Credit Risk”, https://dbrs.morningstar.com/research/478698 By downloading or listening to this podcast, you are agreeing to the Morningstar DBRS disclaimer and legal terms and conditions found at dbrs.morningstar.com/about/disclaimer and dbrs.morningstar.com/about/termsandconditions, including that the information provided is not investment, financial or other advice. Morningstar DBRS will not be liable for losses arising from your use of the information. Please note that the content of this podcast is intended for European audiences only.

  7. Apr 27

    Evolution, Not Disruption: Chinese EVs Through an ABS Lens

    In the latest episode of our “Securitisation Insights” podcast, Mudasar Chaudhry, who leads our European Structured Finance Research team, was joined by Guglielmo Panizza, Senior Vice President and Sector Lead of European ABS Ratings, and Xiaoxi Sun, Assistant Vice President of European ABS Ratings, Auto, to discuss Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) through an ABS lens. Our analysts dive into a topic that sits right at the intersection of what people see on the road and what investors see in their portfolios. Chinese car brands, especially EVs, are becoming more visible across Europe. At the same time, we’re hearing about cheaper EVs coming from traditional manufacturers in 2026 and renewed concerns about petrol prices due to conflicts in the Middle East. So, the key question is: does this change the risk behind the car loans and leases packaged into auto ABS? Related Content:  “European Auto ABS: The Strategic Drive of Chinese Automakers Westward”, https://dbrs.morningstar.com/research/468742 By downloading or listening to this podcast, you are agreeing to the Morningstar DBRS disclaimer and legal terms and conditions found at dbrs.morningstar.com/about/disclaimer and dbrs.morningstar.com/about/termsandconditions, including that the information provided is not investment, financial or other advice. Morningstar DBRS will not be liable for losses arising from your use of the information. Please note that the content of this podcast is intended for European audiences only.

  8. Mar 9

    Synthetic SRTs: From Capital Relief to Key Risks

    In the latest episode of our “Securitisation Insights” podcast, Mudasar Chaudhry, who leads our European Structured Finance Research team, was joined by Andre Soutinho, Assistant Vice President, European RMBS & Covered Bond Ratings, and Nicola De Caro, Senior Vice President, Sector Lead, European Financial Institution Ratings, to discuss Significant Risk Transfer (SRT) transactions--and, in particular, the rapid growth of synthetic securitisations in Europe.   Over the last few years, SRTs have become a core part of how European banks think about capital, risk management, and balance‑sheet efficiency. These deals allow banks to transfer credit risk to investors, often without selling the underlying assets, freeing up capital and supporting new lending.   In this discussion, our analysts unpack how SRT transactions work, why synthetic deals have become so popular, what trends we’re seeing in the market, and how we analyse the key risks in structured finance and financial institutions. We also touch on recent and upcoming regulatory developments, including capital rules, supervisory expectations, and their implications for issuance going forward.   RELATED CONTENT “Synthetic SRTs: A Structured Finance Perspective”, https://dbrs.morningstar.com/research/472913 “The Expanding Role of Synthetic SRTs in European Bank Capital Planning”, https://dbrs.morningstar.com/research/473091     By downloading or listening to this podcast, you are agreeing to the Morningstar DBRS disclaimer and legal terms and conditions found at dbrs.morningstar.com/about/disclaimer and dbrs.morningstar.com/about/termsandconditions, including that the information provided is not investment, financial or other advice. Morningstar DBRS will not be liable for losses arising from your use of the information. Please note that the content of this podcast is intended for European audiences only.

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Enriched viewpoints on securitisation markets from Morningstar DBRS. Join host Mudasar Chaudhry, Head of European Structured Finance Research, as he speaks with industry experts and holds in-depth discussions on keenly selected topics.

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    Morningstar DBRS
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
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