An overview of FTSE USD IBOR Cash Fallbacks
The FTSE USD IBOR Cash Fallbacks capture both a risk-free rate, which is measured by different forms of Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR), plus a fixed spread adjustment that measures the average difference between USD LIBOR and SOFR. Different markets adopt different conventions so rather than having a single fallback rate there are a family of rates, each of which is suitable in different markets.
Following the cessation of LIBOR, market participants must ensure that their legacy USD LIBOR referencing contracts have a suitable alternative benchmark.
The ARRC’s recommended fallback rates capture both a risk-free rate, which is measured by different forms of Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR), plus a fixed spread adjustment that measures the average difference between USD LIBOR and SOFR. Different markets adopt different conventions so rather than having a single fallback rate there are a family of rates, each of which is suitable in different markets.
FTSE USD IBOR Cash Fallbacks are production benchmarks for use in financial and nonfinancial corporate contracts.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
What you get with USD IBOR Cash Fallbacks
The FTSE USD IBOR Cash Fallbacks capture both a risk-free rate, which is measured by different forms of Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR), plus a fixed spread adjustment that measures the average difference between USD LIBOR and SOFR. Different markets adopt different conventions so rather than having a single fallback rate there are a family of rates, each of which is suitable in different markets.
We have leveraged our many years’ experience working with governments, regulators administering global interest rate benchmarks.
To suit differing client needs, there are two distinct families of the FTSE USD IBOR Cash Fallbacks. Within each of these families, a range of conventions are supported.
- Consumer
- Institutional
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Key resources
Factsheets
Methodology
Benchmark resources
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Benchmark statement
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Transitioning from USD Libor to SOFR infographic
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FTSE USD IBOR Cash Fallbacks non-publication calendar
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Press release
Refinitiv to transition prototype USD IBOR Consumer Cash Fallbacks to production status on July 3, 2023 -
On demand webinar
LIBOR Transition: Why Does USD Cash Market Need Fallback Rates -
Press release
Refinitiv Launches USD IBOR Institutional Cash Fallbacks in Production to Facilitate Industry Transition from USD LIBOR
Oversight Committee
FTSE USD IBOR Cash Fallbacks
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