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UK Securitization Reform – What Fund Managers Need to Know

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Dechert On Reg host Angelo Lercara is joined by Dechert’s John McGrath, Richard Pugh and Aaron Scott for a deep dive on how the new UK securitization regulations – which go into effect November 1 – will affect fund managers and market participants, how the new UK rules compare with existing EU regulations, and what investors should be doing now to prepare for the changes. Show Notes: Countdown to Change: UK's New Securitisation Regime Effective from 1 November 2024 – Dechert OnPoint (May 20...

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