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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued an advisory to banks and other RBI-regulated entities emphasizing the need for preparedness for the transition away from London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR).
Also Read: RBI provides Roadmap for LIBOR Transition
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), UK, in a press statement dated March 05, 2021, announced that all LIBOR settings, will either cease to be provided by any administrator or no longer be representative:
The advisory issued by RBI includes the below mentioned key steps to be taken in this regard:
The Advisory said, “Reserve Bank will continue to monitor the evolving global and domestic situation with regard to the transition away from LIBOR and proactively take steps, as necessary, to mitigate associated risks in order to ensure a smooth transition”.
The transition away from LIBOR and the adoption of ARRs developed in various jurisdictions is a significant event that needs to be carefully prepared for in order to manage potential customer protection, reputational and litigation risks as well as avoid disruptions to the safety and resilience of financial institutions and overall financial stability of the economy.
In August 2020, the Reserve Bank had advised banks and financial institutions to assess their LIBOR exposures which will mature after the cessation of the LIBOR as also frame a Board-approved plan for the steps to be taken to address the risks arising from the LIBOR transition.
Attached herewith the copy of the advisory issued:
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