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Business securitisation

Funding Circle Completes Tenth Securitisation

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jun 18, 2026 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026

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Attention
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The successful completion of Funding Circle's tenth securitisation, SBOLT 2026-1, is positive for Funding Circle as it demonstrates the strength and maturity of its platform, potentially attracting more institutional investors. The participation of the United Kingdom — British Business Bank further validates the UK SME ABS asset class, which could lead to increased capital flow to small and medium-sized enterprises in the United Kingdom.

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Funding Circle, the UK's leading SME finance platform, has successfully completed SBOLT 2026-1, its tenth public securitisation of loans. This transaction, comprising loans owned by Waterfall Asset Management, marks a decade of public market issuance for Funding Circle, solidifying its position as a prominent SME ABS issuer in the UK and Europe. The program has delivered approximately £2.5 billion in securitised issuance since 2016, supporting over 33,000 UK small businesses. Notably, the United Kingdom — British Business Bank participated for the first time, broadening institutional involvement and further developing the UK SME ABS asset class. This event is expected to unlock large, long-term pools of capital for UK SMEs, supporting their growth and contribution to the wider economy.

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Funding Circle successfully completed its tenth public securitisation, SBOLT 2026-1, cementing its position as a leading SME ABS issuer and demonstrating the maturity of its securitisation program. This enhances its ability to attract capital for UK SMEs.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 70.0
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The United Kingdom — British Business Bank participated for the first time in a Funding Circle public securitisation, broadening institutional participation and supporting the development of the UK SME ABS asset class.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 60.0
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Waterfall Asset Management owned the loans that made up the SBOLT 2026-1 transaction, allowing them to further support the UK SME market and achieve strategic investment goals.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Renaud de Monchy, Chief Banking Officer at the United Kingdom — British Business Bank, expressed delight in collaborating with Funding Circle and emphasized the bank's commitment to supporting the small business finance market.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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James Cuby, Head of Europe at Waterfall Asset Management, highlighted their long-standing partnership with Funding Circle and the benefits of the transaction for the UK SME market.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Rajesh Mehta, Chief Capital Officer at Funding Circle, commented on the significance of the ten SBOLT transactions and the partnership with the United Kingdom — British Business Bank.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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