Two recent letters from the authorities provided details on the period during which the interbank offered rate could still be used once it’s declared non-representative
With Islamic finance now identified as one of the sectors that will be able to benefit from a Sonia term rate, some think this could be an opportunity for the sector to expand
While regulators stress the market-led nature of the transition, some sources worry that big banks will become the main beneficiaries
Esma's latest consultation takes aim at dark pools once again, but some feel it risks further fragmenting markets
Litigation is a major risk for US firms because of the 100% consent threshold required for amendments to many contracts. Bankers and their advisors explain how they are working to minimise the damage
Questions around scope, defining a critical benchmark and the role of administrators are among the key issues raised in the EU’s BMR review
Ireland, France, Cyprus and Germany topped the list of countries hosting the 1,400 EU firms that have applied under the temporary permissions regime
Bankers and consultants discuss how to make money from the global shift away from interbank offered rates: think high consultancy fees and savvy trading
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