Libor

• Libor Changes Could Add Volatility (Reuters)

  October 1, 2012

  Proposed reforms could also mean somewhat higher rate.

• FSA To Oversee Libor in Overhaul

  By Ben Moshinsky and Lindsay Fortado, Bloomberg  |  September 28, 2012

  Number of Libor reference rates will be slashed by eliminating thinly traded currencies, maturities.

• FSA’s Wheatley Said to Recommend Regulating Libor-Setters

  By Lindsay Fortado and Gavin Finch, Bloomberg  |  September 26, 2012

  UK Treasury review may suggest that bankers submitting estimates be overseen by the FSA.

• Corporate Treasurers Wary of Libor (Reuters)

  September 24, 2012

  Borrowers want benchmark rate reformed, not replaced.

• EU Lawmakers Probe Rate-Rigging

  By Ben Moshinsky and Jim Brunsden, Bloomberg  |  September 24, 2012

  CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler to testify before European Parliament panel.

• Regulators Want More Time for Libor Probe (WSJ)

  September 20, 2012

  Investigators may run up against five-year statute of limitations.

• Manipulation Possible in Benchmarks Besides Libor

  By Joshua Gallu, Bloomberg  |  September 20, 2012

  Fewer than half of benchmark rates are based on actual transactions, according to IOSCO.

• How to Remake Libor (Reuters)

  September 17, 2012

  CFA Institute poll shows preference for rate based on actual transactions

• Lawsuits on the Horizon in Libor Scandal (WSJ)

  August 27, 2012

  Banks being investigated for rate-rigging face lawsuits worth billions of dollars.

• BBA May Lose Oversight of Libor

  By Liam Vaughan and Gavin Finch, Bloomberg  |  August 14, 2012

  Authorities consider stripping bankers’ group of its role regarding benchmark rate.