Financing

What on earth is a whole business securitization and why is it so popular?

The form of financing, which allows companies to borrow money at lower interest rates, has caught a lot of attention lately thanks to Subway and TGI Fridays. Here’s an explanation of what it is.
Whole business securitization. | Art by Nico Heins

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