The Financing the Economy podcast is brought to you by the Alternative Credit Council (ACC). This podcast aims to share fascinating discussions and insider takes into the private credit asset class.

Each episode will examine topical areas of interest from across the private credit industry with views and analysis delivered by the ACC team and industry experts.

In this episode of the Financing the Economy podcast, Nick Smith talks with Charis Edwards and Tom Jorgensen from Orchard Global about Significant Risk Transfer (SRT). They explain how SRT helps banks transfer risk to private investors, freeing up capital for new lending. The discussion covers the mechanics of SRT, its benefits for investors, regulatory developments in Europe and the U.S., and predictions for the market's growth.

References: This podcast cites the IACPM survey, which is available to IACPM members. Please note that the correct figure for the 2023 pool notional size referenced is €207 billion.