NSFR

Rating Agency Developments

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On May 18, 2016, Fitch issued a report entitled: Fitch: NSFR Rule Could Constrain Trust Banks’ Liquidity Position. Report.

On May 16, 2016, Fitch issued a report entitled: Fitch: Confidence in US Marketplace Lending ABS Takes a Hit. Report.

On May 12, 2016, Fitch issued a report entitled: Fitch Updates U.S. RMBS Seasoned and Re-Performing Loan Criteria. Report.

On May 12, 2016, Fitch issued a report entitled: Fitch Updates U.S. RMBS Loan Loss Model Criteria. Report.

On May 12, 2016, Fitch issued a report entitled: Fitch Publishes Revised EETC Criteria: Allows for Ratings in the ‘AA’ Category. Report.

Agencies Propose Net Stable Funding Ratio Rule

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On May 3, 2016, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency proposed a rule, the net stable funding ratio (the “NSFR”), to strengthen banks by requiring them to maintain a minimum level of stable funding relative to the liquidity of their assets, derivatives and commitments over a one-year period.  The most stringent of the NSFR’s requirements would apply to, among others, banking organizations with $250 billion or more in total consolidated assets.  The NSFR would become effective January 1, 2018.  Release.  Proposed Rule.