The Bottom Line. STS and Third Party Verification

Episode 5

In this episode our hosts Jördis and Kai discuss STS (Simple, Transparent, and Standardised) securitisation with Michael Osswald, the managing director at STS Verification International. After exploring what STS actually means, they delve into the role of third-party verifiers in assessing a securitisation transaction's compliance with STS criteria laid down in the EU securitisation regulation. They further discuss the benefits for investors and the challenges faced by first-time issuers. They also touch on the topic of the future of STS securitisation for private deals, synthetic transactions, and the provision of environmental performance data for auto loans, residential loans, and leases.