结构融资：境外资产证券化市场回顾及热点洞察（一）

Market Overview - The US asset securitization market's share of the overall fixed income market has decreased from a peak of 38% in 2021 to approximately 19% in 2024, yet it remains a crucial component of the capital market [7][9]. - The market is divided into two main categories: mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and asset-backed securities (ABS), with issuance volumes fluctuating significantly due to macroeconomic and policy factors [7][11]. - Following a historical high in issuance during 2021-2022, the market saw a decline due to interest rate hikes, but began to recover gradually in 2023 [17]. - The European asset securitization market has a substantial existing scale, with issuance recovering in 2023, and is characterized by placed and retained issuance types, with the former's share increasing [18][19]. Market Hotspots - Asset-backed securities are gaining attention as a debt instrument backed by a pool of assets, favored by investors due to their dual recourse feature, with over thirty countries having issued such securities globally [25]. - The issuance volume of asset-backed securities is expected to reach a historical high in 2024, with Europe being the primary market [27]. - The STS (Simple, Transparent, and Standardized) framework has been instrumental in increasing the share of related products in the European market, rising from 1-2% to approximately 25-30% in recent years [26]. Market Insights - Cross-border REITs in Hong Kong and Singapore, which hold domestic real estate, enhance risk resilience through diversified investment portfolios across geographic locations and asset types [2][45]. - The asset preferences of REITs in both regions differ, and they possess mature project acquisition exit mechanisms, flexible financing models, and dynamic asset operation risk management [2]. - Some REITs face challenges due to single asset types and poor location, reflecting the impact of these factors on performance [2]. Market Outlook - The offshore structured financing market is witnessing innovative development trends, driven by blockchain and digitalization, with emerging asset securitization products like data center financing and private credit becoming new growth points [2]. - Overall, the offshore asset securitization market is gradually recovering amidst fluctuations, with innovative products and mature operational mechanisms driving sustained industry growth [2].