According to Odaily, major American banks, including Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Bank of America, are requesting investors to disclose whether they plan to incur additional debt to invest in Significant Risk Transfer (SRT) tools. This comes as regulatory bodies are examining whether these instruments pose a threat to financial stability. In recent months, investors have been asked this question at the onset of the promotion process.
Authorities have issued warnings to investment firms intending to leverage purchases of SRTs. These tools are designed to help banks offload the risks associated with their loan portfolios. However, since the debt supplier is often another bank, the credit risk is essentially transferred to another part of the financial system. This scrutiny reflects growing concerns about the potential systemic risks posed by the use of leverage in these transactions.