ASF Achievements
The ASF are committed to the ongoing support of the Australian securitisation industry. Some past achievements include:
- Concessions from APRA on redraw facilities
- Industry clarification on the impact of IAS 39
- Exemption for securitisation vehicles within thin capitalisation legislation
- Guidelines for post - issuance reporting
- Development of an Australian securitisation dictionary for offshore investors
- Improved reporting cash flows of Australian dollar tranches on Bloomberg
- Development of an industry standard for calculation of RMBS weighted average life
- Establishment of Global Accounting Standards in conjunction with the European and American Securitisation Forums
- Launch of a new logo and brand
- Development of a new ASF website
- Introduction of the Securitisation Professionals Program, Diploma of Financial Services
- Delivery of a highly regarded annual conference
- Development of a Strategic Plan for the Australian securitisation industry
- Delivery of the ASF accredited education program
- Publication of 'Forum', the ASF quarterly industry magazine
- Establishment of the 'ASF Distinguished Service Awards'
- Vibrant Committee Structure