This document discusses asset securitization, which involves issuing marketable securities backed by expected cash flows from receivables. Securitization allows for more efficient financing, improves balance sheets, and better manages risk. Any asset with predictable cash flows can be securitized, especially those in large pools with standardized documentation. The benefits of securitization are off-balance sheet financing, regulatory capital relief, and liquidity for originators. Investors benefit from economies of scale and credit enhancement. A robust financial infrastructure is required to support successful securitization.