Book excerpt: Regulation AB has made a tremendous impact on the asset-backed securities markets. Where only imprecise, interpretive regulation previously existed, the new Regulation and related rules changes have imposed an extensive array of disclosure requirements. presents the only detailed guidance on the recently adopted securities offering reform rules and their effect on asset-backed securities offerings. It is the first genuine practice manual for this area of the law, covering the critical issues that arise in all relevant areas, including: securities law, tax, bankruptcy, accounting, and more. Offerings of Asset-Backed Securities, Fourth Edition tells you how to do asset-backed deals from a very practical perspective. It does not concern itself with legal theory. Instead, this unique resource focuses on real-world know-how, delivering: A step-by-step approach to spotting issues and solving problems Practical, transaction-oriented advice from the perspective of experienced practitioners Insights into specific issues that frequently arise in transactions Solutions to common problems Includes "issue-spotting" checklists and other formatting tools to ensure that this resource serves as a reliable, quick reference. Offerings of Asset-Backed Securities, Fourth Edition is the only practical, accessible, easy-to-use guide to the new SEC rules and the key issues associated with structuring and executing securitization transactions. Previous Edition: Offerings of Asset-Backed Securities, Third Edition, ISBN 9781454874201