What are CLOs and who uses them?
CLOs are effectively investment instruments that are backed by a pool of leveraged corporate loans split into tranches, with different risk appetite. These instruments offer investors regular debt payments and diversification in their portfolio.
Why Jersey?
What has changed?
Early 2022, the European Union (EU) added Cayman to its AML blacklist and the EU securitization regulation prohibits the establishment of securitization special purpose vehicles in countries listed on the EU AML blacklist. While the EU securitization regulation does not explicitly reference investors, the widely-held assertion is that the requirement to ensure that special purpose vehicles (SPV) are not established in a ‘high risk country’ for AML purposes, is also the investor’s obligation.
Jersey is a tried and tested jurisdiction for securitization structures and this, together with its strong credentials in compliance with international standards, offers the much-needed certainty to CLO issuers and their investors.
Next steps
For all securitization SPVs that want to ensure continued access to EU investors for their securitization transactions, Jersey offers the expertise to help. Whether it is a new deal or a pre-existing one, a move to Jersey is made easy by our expert professional service providers and advisers.
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