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Moody's: Italian renewable energy leases pose unique credit risks for SME ABS

Milan, February 28, 2017-- Renewable energy leases, which were recently included in an Italian small and medium-sized enterprise securitisation for the first time, present unique risks and characteristics, and reflect the growing use of renewable energy, in Italy, says Moody's Investors Service. "RELs' recovery rates are more uncertain than those of traditional Italian SME asset-backed securities' lease collateral. They also pose risks for renewable energy subsidy regimes if...
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