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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

FCA Premium Finance Study: Concerns Raised but No Regulatory Changes Proposed

- What is new: Preliminary findings from the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA’s) market study of premium finance, which focuses on motor and home insurance, highlight concerns about affordability, value and transparency,...more

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The End of LIBOR: Hotel California Edition [Part III]

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During the London InterBank Offered Rate (LIBOR) transition, and post LIBOR’s end date of June 30, 2023, the goal for all should be that (1) the effective interest rates be generally economically equivalent as a result of the...more

IR Global

The UK economic outlook for 2025

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The economic outlook for the UK in 2025 presents a mixed picture, with expectations of modest growth tempered by persistent inflationary pressures....more

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Libera nos a LIBOR - Standard Chartered Plc v Guaranty Nominees Limited and Others [2024] EWHC 2605

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In a decision with general importance to financial markets, Standard Chartered Plc v Guaranty Nominees Limited and others [2024] EWHC 2605 represents the first time that the English court has ruled on the issue of which...more

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"So Long Synthetic LIBOR"

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Earlier this year, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) exercised its powers pursuant to Article 21(3) of the Benchmarks Regulation to compel ICE Benchmark Administration (IBA) to continue publishing 1-month, 3-month and...more

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FCA Publishes Update on Cash Savings Work

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On 18 September 2024, the FCA provided an update on its work in the cash savings market. Following the FCA’s 2023 cash savings market review in light of concerns that higher interest rates were not being passed on effectively...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Deleveraging Through the LMA Intercreditor Distressed Disposal: How to Navigate a Challenge-Free Process

A distressed disposal (Distressed Disposal) under an LMA-based intercreditor agreement (ICA) is a powerful restructuring tool. It has the potential to significantly de-lever a business for the benefit of the “in the money”...more

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The End of LIBOR: New Year’s Resolutions

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Last year, the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority (UK FCA) announced the following: - ‘Zombie’ USD LIBOR for proposed use from July 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, except for cleared derivatives - 1-Month and...more

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Term SOFR: six months on

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In May 2022 we reported that where Term SOFR was being used widely in U.S. loans; its use in other markets was more limited. Six months on, how has the picture changed?...more

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UK Conduct Regulator's Rules for Use of Synthetic Sterling and Yen LIBOR Enter Into Force

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The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority's new rules permitting legacy use of certain synthetic sterling and yen LIBOR settings enter into force today. The FCA has published its final notice confirming that ICE Benchmark...more

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UK Regulator Confirms Legacy Use of Synthetic LIBOR

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The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed that the use of  certain synthetic sterling and yen LIBOR settings will be permitted until the end of 2022 for legacy LIBOR-referencing contracts, other than cleared...more

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As Halloween Approaches, 'Zombie' LIBOR Is Scheduled to Appear

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On September 29, 2021, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (UK FCA) proposed that synthetic LIBOR rates (i.e. ‘Zombie’ LIBOR) be published next year for certain currencies, for a maximum of ten (10) years. In addition, it also...more

A&O Shearman

LIBOR transition: less is more

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In the race to remediate, the moment has come for lenders to lighten up on corporate authorisations and legal opinions....more

McGuireWoods LLP

Mid-Year Check In on LIBOR Transition Developments

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The last few months have seen the pace of change accelerate in the business loan market’s transition away from LIBOR. Several alternatives to the replacement benchmark rate recommended by the Alternative Reference Rates...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Tax Implications of LIBOR Reform

LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) is a set of interest rate benchmarks based on the rates at which banks are willing to borrow wholesale-unsecured funds. It is used in numerous financial instruments such as loans,...more

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FCA Consults on Use of New LIBOR Transition Powers

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On May 20, 2021, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a consultation on its proposed policy framework for exercising two of its new powers under the Benchmarks Regulation, as introduced by the UK Financial...more

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LIBOR Transition – Legislative Solutions

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As LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) transitions, various jurisdictions are mapping out the path forward. ...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

2021 PRIVATE CREDIT SURVEY REPORT - Despite Private Credit’s Sunny Outlook, Questions Emerge About Lender/Investor Congeniality,...

In February, Katten conducted a survey of 112 private credit industry professionals that showed how a large percentage of private equity investors and lenders in the private credit industry expect deal flow to increase in...more

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FCA Confirms Dates for Cessation of LIBOR Benchmarks

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On 5 March 2021, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) formally announced the dates for the cessation of all London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) benchmark settings currently published by ICE Benchmark Administration...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

FCA announcement triggers LIBOR endgame

On 5 March 2021, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the administrator of LIBOR, ICE Benchmark Administration (IBA) each made important announcements for parties to instruments or other contracts referencing LIBOR. ...more

Holland & Knight LLP

FCA Announces Future Cessation and Non-Representativeness of Libor Benchmarks

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As widely expected, the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the regulator for Libor (the London Interbank Offered Rate), has issued an announcement confirming that all 35 Libor benchmark settings currently...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Financial Services Report - Spring 2021

Can you say 0 to 60? Not cars, but pretty much everything to do with financial services. A new year, a new administration, and new challenges for providers. Prior CFPB Director Kraninger is long gone. Acting Director Uejio...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

The LIBOR Phase-Out: What Borrowers Should Know Now

The London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) is a benchmark interest rate index used in setting the interest rate for many variable-rate loans and other financial obligations. LIBOR is currently set to be phased out in...more

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“Leave the World Behind” - ISDA Publishes 2020 IBOR Fallbacks Supplement and Protocol

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On October 23, 2020, ISDA published its long-awaited IBOR Fallbacks Supplement to the 2006 ISDA Definitions (the Supplement) and Protocol. The publication is a result of years of consultations with regulators and market...more

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How Best to Navigate the LIBOR Transition: Challenges and Solutions for Corporate Treasurers and CFOs

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The LIBOR transition is not simply a “bank problem.” With the looming transition deadline of year-end 2021, we specifically designed a guide for corporates entitled, How Best to Navigate the LIBOR Transition: Challenges and...more

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