SEC guidance exempting certain data center securitizations from risk-retention requirements has prompted concerns from investors regarding the data center market and the possibility that other issuers will seek exemptions from risk-retention requirements.

The proposal would set higher capital requirements for multi-collateral structured credit investments by insurance companies. The Structured Finance Association is calling for additional disclosure instead.

A working group at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners proposed harsh treatment of multi-collateral structured credit investments at insurance companies.

The SEC is delaying when disclosures will be made regarding publicly registered ABS shelf registration statements.

Off and on since 2013, Egan-Jones Ratings Company has sought certification from the SEC for ratings of ABS. Last week, the SEC denied the latest application from the rating service.

FHFA plans to issue a proposed rule regarding credit-risk retention and the SEC is working toward a proposal to encourage issuance of publicly registered MBS and ABS.

SFA and other trade groups are seeking major changes to the re-proposed bank capital requirements. MBA raised concerns that non-agency MBS would receive more favorable capital treatment than GSE MBS.

Trade groups expressed concern that proposed changes to Rule 15c2-11 of the Securities Exchange Act could accidentally ensnare ABS.

The comment period on a concept release from the SEC to revise disclosure requirements on MBS and ABS closed in December. Since then, SEC officials have held a number of meetings with industry groups.