Why Asia’s investors are now eyeing up US securitisations

In the decade following the 2008 global financial crisis (GFC), securitised assets in the US have undergone significant reforms. Changes to market practices and regulation have resulted in greater transparency and reduced risk. As a result, interest in securitised products is beginning to grow among Asian institutional investors keen to juice up their portfolios. But, as Doug Weih points out, there still needs to be a better understanding of the benefits and risks inherent within the sectors where the assets derive.