Panel Introductions and ABS Market Overview

The moderator introduces the panel and provides a data-driven snapshot of European public ABS issuance, highlighting a 34% increase in Q1 2026 versus Q1 2025. Key trends discussed include the continued dominance of RMBS, the revival of CMBS, the restart of auto issuance following the UK Supreme Court ruling on car finance, and an uptick in Spanish and Austrian issuance.