The Alternative Reference Rates Committee ("ARRC")
provided updates regarding recent progress on the transition
from U.S. dollar ("USD") LIBOR, as well as on the
consultation for fallback contract language. The ARRC also reminded
market participants of the upcoming November 8, 2018 deadline for
feedback on the consultations for floating rate notes
("FRNs") and U.S. syndicated loans.
In addition, the ARRC produced (i) a set of
FAQs related to the
recent consultation on USD LIBOR fallback contract language for
FRNs and (ii) a
timeline of key milestones, which includes implementing the
ARRC's Paced Transition Plan. As
previously covered, the ARRC's Paced Transition Plan is a
six-step plan for developing a liquid derivatives market
referencing the secured overnight financing rate, which then would
form the basis for a forward-looking term rate that could be used
in cash products.