Unlocking ABS value

Once seen as a safe but uninspiring investment option, the asset-backed securities market is now hitting new heights in terms of volume, issue size and innovative deal structures. In the face of tough credit market conditions, issuers and investors are discovering hidden value in ABS. Sara-Louise Boyes looks at what the market has to offer.

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Debt was once viewed as equity’s duller cousin and up until recently many investors looked upon asset-backed securities (ABS) as the maiden aunt of debt asset classes. Steady, reliable, but, frankly, not the life and soul of the party.

However, the attractions of the market have been increasing year by year and investors are giving ABS a second look. The issues are coming thick and fast, topping €125 billion in 2001 – a record for the European market – almost doubling the previous year’s total of

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