SONIA options to launch on ICE Futures Europe in December
ICE said open interest in its three month SONIA futures grew to record levels recently as it prepares to launch new SONIA options.
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JP Morgan executes first electronic SONIA swap vs gilt future on Tradeweb
The first electronic invoice spread trade on Tradeweb was executed on the platform between Capula Investment Management with JP Morgan acting as the liquidity provider.
ICE rolls out beta version of GBP swap rate for SONIA swaps
ICE has started publishing the beta version of the ICE Swap Rate for swaps referencing SONIA for market participants to test and submit feedback.
LCH registers first SONIA/SOFR swap from Bank of America and Lloyds
The cross-currency basis swap between Bank of America and Lloyds highlights LCH's commitment to supporting the reform of reference rates.
Buy-side advance efforts in Libor transition
New data from the Investment Association reveals that 70% of asset managers reduced exposure to Libor in 2019.
ICE launches beta version of SONIA reference rates
ICE Benchmark Administration has started publishing beta term SONIA rates for testing, using data from BGC, TP ICAP, and Tradition’s Trad-X central limit order books.
Bank of England and FCA warn Libor transition timeline could be impacted
Market participants have been told that despite disruption, the transition away from Libor is still targeted for the end of 2021.
Industry urged to accelerate Libor transition this year
Despite Libor being due to cease at the end of 2021, UK authorities have set out a timeline for the shift to the Sonia benchmark throughout this year.
‘Last orders’ called on Libor benchmark
The Bank of England’s deputy governor for markets and banking has said pace of transition from Libor to Sonia must be accelerated.
CurveGlobal expands SONIA interest rate futures
CurveGlobal has said it will launch one month SONIA interest rate futures on 29 July this year.