Mandatory clearing will be required for certain OTC transactions referencing ARRs rather than for those referencing IBORs that are being discontinued.
March 13, 2023The issuance is aimed at encouraging the private sector to issue similar products and develop of other HONIA-linked instruments.
November 8, 2021OTC Clear announced last week that it was launching clearing services for cross-currency interest rates swaps and basis swaps referencing HONIA and SOFR.
May 18, 2021Li Renn Tsai compares progress in Asia’s main trading hubs, warning of a logjam of transition-related operational work that will pile up towards year-end.
May 18, 2021The SFC has approved the launch of clearing services for cross-currency interest rates swaps and basis swaps referencing HONIA and SOFR.
May 11, 2021Banking functions involving risk analytics and cash flow forecasting will need to change to accommodate risk-free rates, says Karen Moss at Moody’s Analytics.
March 19, 2021Banks are expected to develop robust education and outreach programmes to help customers make informed decisions when assessing the options available in the transition.
October 22, 2020The trade provides a foundation for the structure of cross-currency swaps that use SOFR and the local ARR, in this case HONIA.
October 8, 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 first centrally cleared HONIA interest rate swap contract was between BOCHK and HSBC, marking a significant step to promote HONIA’s adoption in the financial industry.
July 10, 2020