SOR will now end 18 months later to reflect the IBA's plans, but the transition to SORA in cash products and derivatives markets will continue at pace.
February 3, 2021The move is aimed at promoting the use of THOR as a new reference rate in derivatives and cash products, the central bank said.
January 5, 2021Under the timelines, all lenders and borrowers will stop issuing SOR-linked loans and securities that mature after 2021 by end-April 2021.
October 27, 2020The LIBOR transition opens the door to a fundamental rethink of the use of data and technology, and how firms provide products and services to customers, says Bloomberg's Bing Li.
September 15, 2020Singapore is seen to be leading Asia in its preparation for the cessation of LIBOR at the end-of 2021. Earlier this month, MAS announced new initiatives to catalyse SORA markets.
August 20, 2020The initiatives aim to catalyse greater activity in SORA markets, safeguard the benchmark’s integrity and enhance market confidence in SORA.
August 6, 2020The ABS and SC-STS say "significant progress" has been made in key technical work to support Singapore's transition from SOR to SORA.
June 29, 2020The ARRC outlines near-term transition steps that market participants should aim to take across floating rate notes, business loans, consumer loans, securitisations, and derivatives.
June 1, 2020The ARRC will establish final recommended conventions for SOFR-based floating rate notes, business loans, and securitisations by 31 July.
April 22, 2020The RBA's Christopher Kent urges market participants to continue preparing for the end of LIBOR by moving to alternative RFRs and adopting more robust fall-back provisions in contracts.
March 21, 2019