Regulatory Alerts2021-07-08
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Important Points to Note for Corporate Treasurers on LIBOR Transition
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reminds corporate treasurers that the UK Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed the discontinuation of most LIBOR settings starting 1 January 2022. Bank regulators globally, including the HKMA, have mandated that banks cease entering into new LIBOR contracts after 2021, requiring customers to reference alternative interest rates for new agreements from 1 January 2022 onwards. Corporates are urged to make suitable preparations for this transition and are directed to consult the HKMA website or their bankers for further information.
Transitioning away from LIBOR TONA TONA SOFR SOFR SONIA SONIA SARON SARON €€STR STR Jan 2022 LIBOR ¥ $ £ CHF € Important Points to Note for Corporate Treasurers The UK Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed that most of the LIBOR settings will be discontinued starting from 1 January 2022. To ensure a smooth transition away from LIBOR, bank regulators around the world, including the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, have required their banks to cease entering into new LIBOR contracts after 2021. Bank customers will therefore have to reference alternative interest rates in any new contracts with banks from 1 January 2022 onwards. You are reminded to make suitable preparations for the transition away from LIBOR if you have not done so. For more information about LIBOR transition and what corporates need to do, please visit https://www.hkma.gov.hk/ LIBOR.pdf or contact your bankers. July 2021