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ASF Securitization Institute



Securitization Fundamentals: September 20-21, 2010
Applied Securitization: October 25-26, 2010
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ASF Securitization Institute


The American Securitization Forum is pleased to offer the ASF Securitization Institute, an industry-developed education and training curriculum covering core securitization market topics and concepts for securitization industry professionals.

All sessions are designed and taught by distinguished securitization market participants.  Click here to obtain information on the faculty from previous offerings of the Institute.

All sessions are currently delivered in New York in a live, lecture-style format, accompanied by audio-visuals and written background materials distributed in advance of the session to serve as recommended reading prior to the session.

All ASF Securitization Institute offerings include:

  • Challenging and practical curriculum designed by and for the securitization industry
  • Sessions and detailed course materials developed and presented by senior industry practitioners
  • Live, lecture-style sessions in state-of-the-art Manhattan facilities
  • Certification for successful completion of the Institute
  • Professional education credits available
  • Limited enrollment promoting extensive student/faculty interaction
  • ASF members receive significant tuition discount

Mike Sternberg                  Alex Roever

 

Course Overview

ASF Securitization Institute: Securitization Fundamentals (September 20-21, 2010)

  • Basic securitization concepts and vocabulary
  • Overview of market participants and their roles
  • Introduction to securitization analytics
  • Legal, regulatory, and accounting frameworks
  • Factors in structuring a deal
  • Mechanics of bringing a deal to market
  • Trading and evaluating seasoned securitizations
  • Management of a portfolio of securitization investments

Please click here for more information on the September 20-21, 2010 Securitization Fundamentals, including a link to register.

Jim Ahern

ASF Securitization Institute: Applied Securitization (October 25-26, 2010)

  • Key similarities and differences among various asset classes - MBS, ABS, ABCP, derivatives and other securitized products
  • Analysis of asset & product specific issues – prepayment speed, underlying asset performance, & frontiers of securitization technology
  • Case studies of securitization transactions
  • Discussion of legacy and esoteric asset classes
  • Overview of covered bonds
  • Outline of international securitization market concepts

Please click here for more information on the October 25-26, 2010 Applied Securitization, including a link to register.


Comprehensive ASF Securitization Institute (Future dates to be announced) 

The Securitization Fundamentals and Applied Securitization curricula are integrated into 13 Monday evening sessions.

For more details on the Institute curriculum, please click here.


Jason Kravitt

Other Information

Each session will be presented by one or two primary speakers. All Institute faculty are recognized industry experts who are experienced in and knowledgeable about the topics they present.

The ASF Securitization Institute is designed as a rigorous education and training curriculum. Students who complete both the Securitization Fundamentals and Applied Securitization sessions, or the Comprehensive Institute, and pass the final examination will receive an ASF Securitization Institute Certificate.

Professional education credits are available for those who complete the relevant sessions.  Please click here for more information.


Mary Kane


Future Considerations

Holding the Institute outside of New York City in locations such as Southern California and Chicago are currently being considered for future offerings of the Institute.

In the future, there may also be the possibility of offering the ASF Securitization Institute via recorded or live webinar, complete with video feeds of the instructor as well as all accompanying audio visual presentations and written materials.


For further information regarding the ASF Securitization Institute or to provide feedback/suggestions for future Institute offerings, please contact Justin Ross, ASF Senior Analyst.