RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Life Settlements Today
JF The Journal of Structured Finance
FD Institutional Investor Journals
SP 35
OP 37
DO 10.3905/jsf.2006.644154
VO 12
IS 2
A1 Boris Ziser
YR 2006
UL https://pm-research.com/content/12/2/35.abstract
AB The life settlement market continued to expand in 2005. The expansion has led to an increase in the recognition of this asset class and more traditional lenders have begun to enter the market. Life settlement transactions can be complicated and require structuring expertise to address various issues, including tax and securities law issues. The market is waiting for securitization to become an available vehicle through which industry participants will be able to access the capital markets. As the life settlement market continues to develop and issues such as longevity risk are addressed, we should see an increase in life settlement securitization transactions.TOPICS: Other real assets, portfolio construction, exchanges/markets/clearinghouses