In the latest episode of our “European 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, to discuss Australia’s securitisation market.

Australia's securitisation market is heading into 2026 with real momentum, supported by a AAA-rated sovereign, resilient borrowers, and a well-regulated financial system, even as global macro and geopolitical risks continue to dominate headlines. In this episode, our analysts unpack why issuance is on track to push toward AUD 100 billion next year and what a cautious Reserve Bank of Australia easing cycle and still-healthy labour market mean for credit performance. Our experts analyse how housing shortages, data-centre build-out, and new asset classes like solar asset-backed security and equity-release residential mortgage-backed securities are reshaping deal flow.

The discussion also explores whether global headwinds--from U.S.-China tensions and tariffs to Al-driven data-centre risk and private credit growth--pose a genuine threat to Australian structured finance or whether the country's diversification, modest public debt, and investor demand from super funds and offshore buyers will keep spreads supported and volumes robust.

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“Australian Structured Finance Outlook 2026: On Track for AUD 100 Billion in Issuance Despite Global Market Uncertainty?”, https://dbrs.morningstar.com/research/467639/.

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In the latest episode of our “European Securitisation Insights” podcast, Mudasar Chaudhry, who leads our European Structured Finance Research team, was joined by Andrew Lynch, Vice President and Sector Lead of European Structured Finance Ratings, Surveillance, and Petter Wettestad, Vice President of European Structured Finance Ratings, Surveillance, to discuss the UK’s buy-to-let (BTL) sector.

In this episode analysts shared their observations on the key drivers and challenges facing the BTL sector and delved into the performance of UK BTL RMBS transactions amidst the recent macroeconomic environment, following our publication of a detailed commentary on the topic. Our analysts also discussed some upcoming regulatory changes for landlords and shared their expectations on the asset performance of these transactions.

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• “UK BTL RMBS Performance Report: Q2 2025” (25 September 2025), https://dbrs.morningstar.com/research/463139

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In the latest episode of our “European Securitisation Insights” podcast, Mudasar Chaudhry, who leads our European Structured Finance Research team, was joined by Clarice Baiocchi, Vice President and Sector Lead of European Structured Finance Ratings, Surveillance, and Sijia Aulenbacher, Assistant Vice President of European Structured Finance Ratings, Surveillance, to discuss Italian nonperforming loan (NPL) securitisations.

Our analysts delve into the details of recent performance trends based on the latest issuer reports and shed light on the evolution of servicer business plans and transaction structures. They discuss various factors like NPL recoveries and their timings, recovery expenses, as well as senior note amortisation speeds. The panel also share their thoughts and expectations on further developments in the Italian NPL and securitisation markets.

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• “Italian Nonperforming Loan Securitisations Performance--Q2 2025 Update” (24 September 2025), https://dbrs.morningstar.com/research/463004/
• “Italian Nonperforming Loan Securitisations Business Plans Evolution--Q2 2025 Update” (24 September 2025), https://dbrs.morningstar.com/research/463005
• “Italian Nonperforming Loan Securitisations Transaction Structures--Q2 2025 Update” (24 September 2025), https://dbrs.morningstar.com/research/463006

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.