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Benchmarking your counterparty credit risk ratings

The use of counterparty credit ratings is standard practice for evaluating the creditworthiness of counterparties.

Fallback provisions as safety net

IBOR Reform in Switzerland, Part IV

The Swiss Average Rate Overnight (SARON) is expected to replace CHF LIBOR by the end of 2021. The transition to this new reference rate includes debates concerning the alternative methodologies for compounding SARON. This article addresses the challenges associated with the fallback provisions.

Compounded SARON and Swiss Market Development

IBOR Reform in Switzerland, Part III

The Swiss Average Rate Overnight (SARON) is expected to replace CHF LIBOR by the end of 2021. The transition to this new reference rate includes debates concerning the alternative methodologies for compounding SARON. This article aims to provide the latest updates on the Swiss National Working Group’s (NWG) view and latest market development on compounded SARON.

Calculation of compounded SARON

IBOR Reform in Switzerland, Part II

The Swiss Average Rate Overnight (SARON) is expected to replace CHF LIBOR by the end of 2021. The transition to this new reference rate includes debates concerning the alternative methodologies for compounding SARON. This article addresses the challenges associated with the compounding alternatives.

Opting for limited inequality of opportunities

While scientists and politicians do not always agree on the plan for how to fight the corona pandemic, there is consensus on one aspect: the economic crisis we have entered as a result may develop to a scale unprecedented for all of us.