Societe Generale considers major risk transfer deal for $10.5 billion in loans
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Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 27
Societe Generale considers major risk transfer deal for $10.5 billion in loans
7 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 27
The Paris-based bank is exploring a significant synthetic risk transfer (SRT) involving over €9 billion of corporate loans across France, the US, and other countries.
If completed, this would rank among the largest SRT transactions in recent years, potentially reducing Societe Generale’s exposure to credit risk on its loan book.
The move reflects a broader trend among European banks seeking to optimize capital and manage risk amid evolving regulatory and market conditions.
Are banks using SRTs to hide risk in the shadows of private credit?
Why are European banks suddenly offloading billions in corporate loan risk?
Will strict EU rules on foreign assets hinder this Franco-American loan deal?
Can a €9 billion deal truly fix Societe Generale's capital challenges before 2026?
Is the complexity of SRTs creating the next big financial blind spot?