Risk-free rates (RFRs)
Swaps data: the race to replace Libor
Sonia swaps and SOFR futures are growing fast, says Amir Khwaja of Clarus FT
Libor reform threatens risk modelling under FRTB
Dearth of liquid products and historic data threatens banks with capital hit under new market risk rules
Dealers seek FRTB carve-out for Libor transition
Swaps could be judged non-modellable – and hit with capital add-on – as liquidity tails off in Libor
Esma: Eonia can be used in CSAs after 2020
Swaps users can avoid repapering before BMR deadline but may face basis risks
Offshore Eonia? A weird idea for weird times
As pressure builds in the search for a new rate, some non-EU banks are looking at ways of keeping the existing one alive
ECB looks to ‘accelerate’ Ester publication
Industry pleas to publish new risk-free rate earlier may be finally answered
Benchmark bother: Europe frets over new risk-free rate
Unsecured fixing from ECB faces off against two repo-based rates, as 2020 benchmark deadline looms large
FCA could kill off Libor, says Bailey
Warning breaks new ground, provoking immediate responses at CFTC meeting
Eonia death will hit valuations and OIS market – expert
Working group hears end of Euribor by 2020 would threaten financial stability
Some banks open to committing to Libor post-2021
At least two houses concerned about risks of transitioning to alternative rates
Regulator calls for term Sonia as transition talk ramps up
Schooling Latter throws scepticism on Libor reform efforts
Model risk in the transition to risk-free rates
Transition is an opportunity to reduce multi-rate complexities, say Bakkar and Brigo
RBA’s Debelle warns against buy-side Libor complacency
Central banker also says Australian dollar swaps may gradually migrate to cash rate if other Ibors end
Swaps users to get three choices for synthetic Libor
Consultation due next month as industry tries to avoid big losses on benchmark’s death
Euro swaps market faces loss of key basis hedge
New Eonia/Euribor swaps will be barred from 2020 if Eonia fails to comply with EU benchmark rules
Fed discussing margin impact of SOFR switch
Isda AGM: Legacy Libor swaps should be protected from new rules when ditching Libor, MetLife’s Manske says
FCA: Libor contract changes shouldn’t trigger margin rules
Moving from Libor to an RFR shouldn’t force margin requirement on legacy non-cleared trades, says UK regulator
Libor administrator prepares to cut number of rates
Action aimed at keeping Libor going after 2021, says head of Ice Benchmark Administration
Swaps basis leaps as LDI funds prep for Libor’s death
Gap between 30-year Libor and Sonia swaps surges 36% in three weeks
After Libor: Japan, Australia look to multi-rate future
Using new risk-free rates alongside Libor equivalents gains industry support
Swaps users face tense wait for Euribor all-clear
Euro swaps market would have a year to replace rate if it fails to comply with EU benchmark rules
Basis risk looms for insurers in Libor transition
UK insurers may need to pay more and run basis risk to hedge interest rates after transition
FCA’s Libor plans a ‘reality check’ for loans, bonds, RMBS
Chair of US benchmark group says surprise announcement will push rate reform beyond swaps
FCA moots synthetic Libor as rates fallback
Once Libor is allowed to die, replacement could be risk-free rate plus fixed credit spread