Topic overview

Topic area 1

Developments in the ABS and credit markets – their impact on the real economy

• Current developments in the international credit markets – impact on Germany
• Potential and opportunities in the German credit and ABS markets against the backdrop of global events
• Developments in the ABS and ABCP markets

Topic area 2

Legal framework conditions for ABS in Germany

• Current supervisory and accounting questions relating to ABS transactions and ABS investments
• Recent tax and civil law questions: implementation of corporate tax reform, compulsory disclosures, credit sale restrictions

Topic area 3

Special topics relating to improving risk management, quality, transparency and liquidity in the ABS and credit markets

In addition to the first two topic areas, which will be the main focus of 14 large discussion forums, the 21 workshops at the TSI Congress 2008 also allow plenty of scope for addressing specialised topics and current developments on the subject of ABS and credit markets.