The European Trade Receivables Securitization index yearly report on European trade receivables measures the dilution and default ratios. The average dilution ratio and the average default ratio are key factors to consider when defining levels of required credit enhancement for securitizations backed by trade receivables. This article presents an update of the performance of outstanding trade receivables securitizations over the previous year. It also provides an overview of the market and an outlook for the coming year.

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