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Proposal comes as policymakers seek to address €1tn of non-performing loans
Deal highlights improving sentiment toward heavily indebted Italian banking sector
Caution follows Bank of England concerns about rising consumer debt levels
Evolution of market towards selling loan exposure as publicly rated debt
Issuers bypass bond market and sell collateralised debts
Rome’s effort to entice private investors to non-performing loans has not taken off
Commercial mortgage-backed securities index slumps 10% from January peak
Asset class set to draw investor interest but also poses potential risks
The Treasury’s rules on debt and investment must be reconsidered
While there is little threat to stability, taxpayers are likely to be long-term losers
Securitisation plan will cover loans made to about 450,000 students
Push for easier lending delayed amid tussle over City of London access rights
Italian banks likely to lead charge in moving sour loans off balance sheets
Shanda founder Chen Tianqiao sets sights on pioneering role in finance
‘Risk retention’ requires managers to hold 5% of a deal’s economic interest
Diverse range of assets from home mortgages to dance ticket sales packaged for sale
As lending standards eased, borrowers have taken on debt they may fail to repay
Mobile operator sells bond backed by spectrum that carries messages, data and calls