Q&A: Markus Becker-Melching, Association of German Banks
In March, the Association of German Banks issued new standards for SME securitisation. Markus Becker-Melching, managing director for competition and SME policy at the association, tells Credit the reasoning behind the initiative.
Credit: Why was the introduction of standards necessary?
Markus Becker-Melching: The main objective is to restore investor confidence and make a significant contribution to revitalising the securitisation market. Our guiding principles are optimum transparency in the
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