December 11, 2025By Brandon IveyUtility Recovery Bond Players Argue They’re Not ABSIssuers of utility recovery bonds want the SEC to treat the asset as corporate bonds. They raised concerns about a recent flip by the SEC to treat URBs as ABS, though the SEC notes that it has considered some URBs to be ABS for years.
October 9, 2025By Brandon IveyABS Issuer Expands to Auto Loans; First Deal From ImprintUpgrade is getting into auto loan ABS issuance and Imprint Payments is set to issue its first credit card ABS.
August 7, 2025By Brandon IveyMusic Royalty Securitizations From 3 Issuers Make NoiseThe securitizations will pay off older ABS from the issuers. Rating services had largely positive things to say about the deals.