SEC proposes requiring issuers to review assets underlying ABS
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a proposal this week to require issuers of asset-backed securities to perform a review of the assets underlying the relevant securities and publicly disclose the review's findings and conclusions. While the proposal would not dictate the level or type of review to be performed, the SEC expects that the "issuer's level and type of review ... may vary depending on the circumstances." The SEC is accepting public comment on its release until November 15.
