KBRA 2026 European Structured Finance Symposium Recap
KBRA hosted its annual European Structured Finance Symposium in London on 3 November 2026, focusing on the outlook for European structured finance heading into 2027. The symposium covered developments in European collateralised loan obligations (CLO), UK residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS), consumer lending, and emerging opportunities for fibre securitisation.
The event opened with a fireside chat featuring KBRA European Macro Strategist Gordon Kerr. The discussion explored the expanding role of private credit and asset-backed finance in Europe, including the evolving relationship between banks and private capital. While economic growth has remained resilient, inflation, geopolitical uncertainty, and regulatory developments continue to shape financing opportunities heading into 2027.
The following recap summarises key takeaways from the symposium’s panel discussions.
European CLOs: BSL, MM, and the Evolving Market Landscape
Moderated by KBRA’s Gabriele Gramazio, Managing…
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