Asian banks get ahead of Libor transition with switch doc, RFR templates

A possible delay to the final retirement of Libor as the benchmark lending rate on dollar loans is set to offer banks and borrowers a bit more breathing room to make the transition. But in Asia, loan market participants have largely shrugged at news, deciding to press ahead with their plans for a post-Libor world.
The Asian loan market is set to take two major steps shortly to tackle a move away from Libor, the interest rate used for all dollar-denominated loans.
The Asia Pacific Loan Market Association is aiming to publish a switch document next week for borrowers in the region, focusing ...Already a subscriber? Login