Apart from G-SIBs operation in the region, APAC firms are not prepared for the transition away from IBORs, according to a new report from Sia Partners.
August 5, 2020Proposed reforms were found to display “noticeable differences in volatility and levels compared to SIBOR”, which will present challenges to industry adoption.
July 30, 2020HKMA's new guidance covers issues with benchmark reform relating to the definition of capital, market risk, counterparty credit risk, liquidity and operational risk.
July 27, 2020The guide provides an overview of issues for FIs to consider in their LIBOR transition programmes and an implementation checklist.
July 14, 2020Fall-back provisions should be in place by January 2021, and authorised institutions should cease to issue new LIBOR-linked products maturing after 2021 by 30 June 2021.
July 13, 2020A subgroup of the Benchmark Rate Reform Task Force is in the process of drafting a LIBOR transition roadmap to ensure that Korean FIs can use alternative rates starting from 2022.
May 18, 2020Capital instruments amended solely to implement benchmark reforms will not be treated as new instruments for the purpose of assessing their eligibility as Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruments.
February 28, 2020The work programme for 2020 reflects the evolving nature of the global financial system and associated risks to financial stability, the FSB says.
December 18, 2019LIBOR’s permanent discontinuation will be one of the “most significant events in global financial history”, BOJ deputy governor Masayoshi Amamiya said at ASIFMA’s Annual Conference.
October 14, 2019ISDA chief Scott O’Malia says market participants need clarity from the IASB and FASB on the accounting implications of a switch from IBORs to RFRs.
June 12, 2019