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Market Infrastructure
BOT to Continue THBFIX Publication until Mid-2023
By Editors | 18/03/2021
Banks should not undertake transactions using THBFIX from 1 July 2021 onwards. The BOT has started publishing fallback rates for THBFIX.
Market Infrastructure
RBA Keeping ‘Close Eye’ on LIBOR Transition Progress
By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2021
Firms should not wait for a term RFR or credit-spread adjustments to reference in non-derivatives products, says RBA assistant governor Christopher Kent.
ESG / Sustainability
CFTC Establishes New Dedicated Unit for Climate Risk
By Editors | 18/03/2021
Other US financial regulators including the SEC, Treasury Department and Federal Reserve have also recently raised climate risk and a key focus.
Market Infrastructure
Refinitiv to Publish Spread Adjusted SOFR for Cash Products
By Editors | 18/03/2021
Following an RFP process initiated in September, the ARRC has selected Refinitiv to publish spread-adjusted fallback rates for use in cash product contracts.
Market Infrastructure
HKMA Urges Continued Progress on LIBOR Transition Efforts
By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2021
The HKMA’s Edmond Lau highlighted three essential elements for LIBOR transition: operational and system capabilities, effective coordination; commitment from top management.
Market Infrastructure
LIBOR Transition: Derivatives Market Has Clarity: ISDA
By Manesh Samtani | 11/03/2021
The FCA’s recent announcement has provided clarity on the future of all LIBOR settings. But, derivatives market participants still have work to do.
Market Infrastructure
FCA Formally Announces Intended Cessation Dates for LIBOR
By Manesh Samtani | 07/03/2021
ISDA has confirmed that the FCA’s announcement constitutes an index cessation event and that the spread adjustment to be used in fallbacks has been fixed.
ESG / Sustainability
Trade Bodies Set Out Framework for US Transition to Low-Carbon
By Editors | 18/02/2021
The framework sets out ten principles to inform the policymaking process and catalyse the transition to a more sustainable and inclusive low-carbon economy.
Big Picture
Regulatory Intervention Needed for JPY LIBOR Transition – Fitch
By Editors | 25/01/2021
Japan’s decision to keep TIBOR may slow the adoption of TONA, lengthening the time needed to generate liquidity in TONA derivatives and establish forward-looking TONA rates.
Market Infrastructure
ISDA IBOR Fallbacks Supplement, Protocol Come Into Effect
By Editors | 25/01/2021
More than 12,000 entities across nearly 80 jurisdictions have so far adhered to the protocol, which will remain open for adherence.
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