Markit plans SOFR credit spread add-on using CDS data

Vendor taps vast pool of credit market data to create new benchmark “not dissimilar” to Libor

IHS_Markit_London
IHS Markit's London headquarters

Another benchmark provider is vying to put its own spin on the secured overnight financing rate, the Federal Reserve’s preferred US dollar Libor replacement.

IHS Markit is developing a dynamic credit spread that can be bolted on to SOFR for dollar loans, Risk.net has learned – adding a third player to a field that already includes Ameribor and the Ice Bank Yield Index. 

According to four sources, Markit’s new benchmark will be constructed using its huge pool of proprietary credit reference

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@risk.net or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.risk.net/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@risk.net to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Risk.net? View our subscription options

Register

Want to know what’s included in our free membership? Click here

This address will be used to create your account

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a Risk.net account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an individual account here