New rules will hinder securitization market, insiders say

                                               

Professionals in the securitization market are voicing concerns that new rules -- including the "Volcker rule," risk-retention requirements, Basel III and derivatives regulations -- could lead to a market collapse. Their claims are controversial, but one regulator has voiced similar concerns. John Walsh, acting comptroller of the currency, said pending rules could have a significant effect on mortgage servicing. Full story here