Market Matters | Leaving LIBOR Part III: SOFR First

In this podcast episode, we discuss the latest developments in the transition away from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) and SOFR First, the upcoming July 26th date in which interdealer trading conventions switch from LIBOR to SOFR for USD linear interest rate swaps. Thomas Pluta, J.P. Morgan’s global head of linear rates trading, and Chris Palmer, head of J.P. Morgan’s LIBOR transition program, join J.P. Morgan’s Luis Asturizaga to discuss what to expect as we approach SOFR First and what’s next for SOFR Term Rates and the Credit Sensitive Rate.   This podcast was recorded on June 21st 2021.   The views in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of JPMorgan Chase and Co or its affiliates. Collectively JP Morgan. This communication is provided for information purposes only. JP Morgan normally makes a market and trades as principal insecurities, other financial products and other asset classes that may be discussed in this for additional disclaimers and regulatory disclosures. For additional disclaimers and regulatory disclosures, please consult: https://www.jpmorgan.com/disclosures/salesandtradingdisclaimer. For further information about benchmark reform and the transition away from LIBOR, please visit https://www.jpmorgan.com/global/markets/libor-sofr.