Ser-Huang Poon and Richard Stapleton
- Published in print:
- 2005
- Published Online:
- July 2005
- ISBN:
- 9780199271443
- eISBN:
- 9780191602559
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/0199271445.003.0007
- Subject:
- Economics and Finance, Financial Economics
‘Bond Pricing, Interest-rate Processes, and the LIBOR Market Model’ uses the complete market, pricing kernel approach to value bonds, given stochastic interest rates. To value interest-rate ...
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‘Bond Pricing, Interest-rate Processes, and the LIBOR Market Model’ uses the complete market, pricing kernel approach to value bonds, given stochastic interest rates. To value interest-rate derivatives, one important and practical problem is to model bond prices and interest rates with the correct drifts. The authors derive here the drift of the bond prices and interest rates under the period-by-period risk-neutral measure. As a special case, they derive the drift of the forward London Interbank Offer Rate (LIBOR) in what is generally known as the LIBOR Market Model.Less
‘Bond Pricing, Interest-rate Processes, and the LIBOR Market Model’ uses the complete market, pricing kernel approach to value bonds, given stochastic interest rates. To value interest-rate derivatives, one important and practical problem is to model bond prices and interest rates with the correct drifts. The authors derive here the drift of the bond prices and interest rates under the period-by-period risk-neutral measure. As a special case, they derive the drift of the forward London Interbank Offer Rate (LIBOR) in what is generally known as the LIBOR Market Model.
Oonagh McDonald CBE
- Published in print:
- 2019
- Published Online:
- September 2019
- ISBN:
- 9781526119438
- eISBN:
- 9781526144577
- Item type:
- book
- Publisher:
- Manchester University Press
- DOI:
- 10.7228/manchester/9781526119438.001.0001
- Subject:
- Business and Management, Finance, Accounting, and Banking
This book provides a compelling account of the rigging of benchmarks during and after the financial crisis of 2007–08. Written in clear language accessible to the non-specialist, it provides the ...
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This book provides a compelling account of the rigging of benchmarks during and after the financial crisis of 2007–08. Written in clear language accessible to the non-specialist, it provides the historical context necessary for understanding the benchmarks – Libor, Forex and the Gold and Silver Fixes – and shows how and why they have to be reformed in the face of rapid technological changes in markets. Though banks have been fined and a few traders have been jailed, justice will not be done until senior bankers are made responsible for their actions. Provocative and rigorously argued, this book makes concrete recommendations for improving the security of the financial services industry and holding bankers to account.Less
This book provides a compelling account of the rigging of benchmarks during and after the financial crisis of 2007–08. Written in clear language accessible to the non-specialist, it provides the historical context necessary for understanding the benchmarks – Libor, Forex and the Gold and Silver Fixes – and shows how and why they have to be reformed in the face of rapid technological changes in markets. Though banks have been fined and a few traders have been jailed, justice will not be done until senior bankers are made responsible for their actions. Provocative and rigorously argued, this book makes concrete recommendations for improving the security of the financial services industry and holding bankers to account.
Tomas Björk
- Published in print:
- 2004
- Published Online:
- October 2005
- ISBN:
- 9780199271269
- eISBN:
- 9780191602849
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/0199271267.003.0025
- Subject:
- Economics and Finance, Financial Economics
A number of models have been successfully developed wherein the theoretical prices for caps, floors, and swaptions produced by the model are of the Black-76 form. In these models, discrete market ...
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A number of models have been successfully developed wherein the theoretical prices for caps, floors, and swaptions produced by the model are of the Black-76 form. In these models, discrete market rates are modelled like LIBOR rates in the LIBOR market models or forward swap rates in the swap market models; and under a suitable choice of numeraires, market rates can be modelled log normally. LIBOR caps and the market practice for pricing and quoting these instruments are discussed. It is shown that given a swap market model, the LIBOR rates will not be lognormal; thus, LIBOR market models and swap models are generally incompatible. Practice exercises are included.Less
A number of models have been successfully developed wherein the theoretical prices for caps, floors, and swaptions produced by the model are of the Black-76 form. In these models, discrete market rates are modelled like LIBOR rates in the LIBOR market models or forward swap rates in the swap market models; and under a suitable choice of numeraires, market rates can be modelled log normally. LIBOR caps and the market practice for pricing and quoting these instruments are discussed. It is shown that given a swap market model, the LIBOR rates will not be lognormal; thus, LIBOR market models and swap models are generally incompatible. Practice exercises are included.
Oonagh McDonald
- Published in print:
- 2019
- Published Online:
- September 2019
- ISBN:
- 9781526119438
- eISBN:
- 9781526144577
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Manchester University Press
- DOI:
- 10.7228/manchester/9781526119438.003.0009
- Subject:
- Business and Management, Finance, Accounting, and Banking
This chapter describes the effects of the Financial Stability Board review of interest rate benchmarks. The board’s report recommended a number of measures to help improve security, notably by ...
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This chapter describes the effects of the Financial Stability Board review of interest rate benchmarks. The board’s report recommended a number of measures to help improve security, notably by underpinning existing IBORS with transactions data and by developing alternative, nearly risk-free rates. New benchmarks would be developed with reference to the ISOCO Principles published in July 2013. The chapter explains these principles and how they were put into practice.Less
This chapter describes the effects of the Financial Stability Board review of interest rate benchmarks. The board’s report recommended a number of measures to help improve security, notably by underpinning existing IBORS with transactions data and by developing alternative, nearly risk-free rates. New benchmarks would be developed with reference to the ISOCO Principles published in July 2013. The chapter explains these principles and how they were put into practice.
Claus Munk
- Published in print:
- 2011
- Published Online:
- September 2011
- ISBN:
- 9780199575084
- eISBN:
- 9780191728648
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199575084.003.0011
- Subject:
- Economics and Finance, Financial Economics
The term structure models studied in preceding chapters involve assumptions about the evolution in one or more continuously compounded interest rates, either the short rate or the instantaneous ...
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The term structure models studied in preceding chapters involve assumptions about the evolution in one or more continuously compounded interest rates, either the short rate or the instantaneous forward rates. However, securities such as caps, floors, swaps, and swaptions depend on periodically compounded interest rates such as spot or forward LIBOR rates and spot or forward swap rates. For the pricing of these securities it seems appropriate to apply models that are based on assumptions on the LIBOR rates or the swap rates, and that is exactly what the market models do. LIBOR market models are based on assumptions on the evolution of the forward LIBOR rates, whereas swap market models are based on assumptions on the evolution of the forward swap rates. This chapter presents a general modelling framework, with special attention given to the so-called lognormal market models in which the derived prices for some caps or swaptions are consistent with the standard Black formula frequently applied by market practitioners. Alternative market models are also discussed.Less
The term structure models studied in preceding chapters involve assumptions about the evolution in one or more continuously compounded interest rates, either the short rate or the instantaneous forward rates. However, securities such as caps, floors, swaps, and swaptions depend on periodically compounded interest rates such as spot or forward LIBOR rates and spot or forward swap rates. For the pricing of these securities it seems appropriate to apply models that are based on assumptions on the LIBOR rates or the swap rates, and that is exactly what the market models do. LIBOR market models are based on assumptions on the evolution of the forward LIBOR rates, whereas swap market models are based on assumptions on the evolution of the forward swap rates. This chapter presents a general modelling framework, with special attention given to the so-called lognormal market models in which the derived prices for some caps or swaptions are consistent with the standard Black formula frequently applied by market practitioners. Alternative market models are also discussed.
Oonagh McDonald
- Published in print:
- 2019
- Published Online:
- September 2019
- ISBN:
- 9781526119438
- eISBN:
- 9781526144577
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Manchester University Press
- DOI:
- 10.7228/manchester/9781526119438.003.0002
- Subject:
- Business and Management, Finance, Accounting, and Banking
This chapter provides a brief history of LIBOR, the London Interbank Offered Rate, tracing both market developments and the macro-economic and regulatory environment in which it was created. ...
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This chapter provides a brief history of LIBOR, the London Interbank Offered Rate, tracing both market developments and the macro-economic and regulatory environment in which it was created. Beginning as an informal measure used in the London Eurodollar market of the 1960s, LIBOR made the transition to a formal benchmark in the mid-1980s, eventually becoming the most widely used benchmark in the world by the late-1990s.Less
This chapter provides a brief history of LIBOR, the London Interbank Offered Rate, tracing both market developments and the macro-economic and regulatory environment in which it was created. Beginning as an informal measure used in the London Eurodollar market of the 1960s, LIBOR made the transition to a formal benchmark in the mid-1980s, eventually becoming the most widely used benchmark in the world by the late-1990s.
Oonagh McDonald
- Published in print:
- 2019
- Published Online:
- September 2019
- ISBN:
- 9781526119438
- eISBN:
- 9781526144577
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Manchester University Press
- DOI:
- 10.7228/manchester/9781526119438.003.0003
- Subject:
- Business and Management, Finance, Accounting, and Banking
This chapter charts the loss of faith in LIBOR that began to set in during the Financial Crisis, particularly following two articles in the Wall Street Journal. Investigation by the regulators ...
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This chapter charts the loss of faith in LIBOR that began to set in during the Financial Crisis, particularly following two articles in the Wall Street Journal. Investigation by the regulators subsequently revealed that a number of early warnings had been overlooked, and that certain banks had been distorting rates since at least 2005. Drawing on FSA reports, the chapter demonstrates the day-to-day manipulation practiced by traders at Barclays, the Royal Bank of Scotland and UBS.Less
This chapter charts the loss of faith in LIBOR that began to set in during the Financial Crisis, particularly following two articles in the Wall Street Journal. Investigation by the regulators subsequently revealed that a number of early warnings had been overlooked, and that certain banks had been distorting rates since at least 2005. Drawing on FSA reports, the chapter demonstrates the day-to-day manipulation practiced by traders at Barclays, the Royal Bank of Scotland and UBS.
Oonagh McDonald
- Published in print:
- 2019
- Published Online:
- September 2019
- ISBN:
- 9781526119438
- eISBN:
- 9781526144577
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Manchester University Press
- DOI:
- 10.7228/manchester/9781526119438.003.0004
- Subject:
- Business and Management, Finance, Accounting, and Banking
This chapter sets out the ways in which other banks manipulated LIBOR, using the same techniques and for the same reasons. As the Final Notice to UBS makes clear, the methods used were due in large ...
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This chapter sets out the ways in which other banks manipulated LIBOR, using the same techniques and for the same reasons. As the Final Notice to UBS makes clear, the methods used were due in large part to one trader moving from one bank to another, so that networks of contacts were established.Less
This chapter sets out the ways in which other banks manipulated LIBOR, using the same techniques and for the same reasons. As the Final Notice to UBS makes clear, the methods used were due in large part to one trader moving from one bank to another, so that networks of contacts were established.
Oonagh McDonald
- Published in print:
- 2019
- Published Online:
- September 2019
- ISBN:
- 9781526119438
- eISBN:
- 9781526144577
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Manchester University Press
- DOI:
- 10.7228/manchester/9781526119438.003.0005
- Subject:
- Business and Management, Finance, Accounting, and Banking
In this chapter the focus is on the comments and claims made about LIBOR prior to the beginning of the formal investigations by the FSA and the CFTC. As usual, after any scandal is revealed, the ...
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In this chapter the focus is on the comments and claims made about LIBOR prior to the beginning of the formal investigations by the FSA and the CFTC. As usual, after any scandal is revealed, the question immediately arose as to why the regulators had not discovered the wrongdoing earlier and taken action against those involved. This chapter sets out who knew what, considering the reasons both for the failure to detect what was going on with LIBOR and the alleged failure to take prompt action.Less
In this chapter the focus is on the comments and claims made about LIBOR prior to the beginning of the formal investigations by the FSA and the CFTC. As usual, after any scandal is revealed, the question immediately arose as to why the regulators had not discovered the wrongdoing earlier and taken action against those involved. This chapter sets out who knew what, considering the reasons both for the failure to detect what was going on with LIBOR and the alleged failure to take prompt action.
Onnig H. Dombalagian
- Published in print:
- 2015
- Published Online:
- September 2015
- ISBN:
- 9780262028622
- eISBN:
- 9780262324298
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- The MIT Press
- DOI:
- 10.7551/mitpress/9780262028622.003.0006
- Subject:
- Economics and Finance, Financial Economics
This chapter provides an overview of the regulation of benchmarks and benchmark products. It begins with a discussion of the types of benchmarks used in financial markets, such as stock, debt and ...
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This chapter provides an overview of the regulation of benchmarks and benchmark products. It begins with a discussion of the types of benchmarks used in financial markets, such as stock, debt and other asset-based indexes and interest rate indexes, such as LIBOR. It continues with a discussion of US case law and regulation governing the commercial use of benchmarks in designing and trading financial products, such as derivatives and exchange-traded funds. It then discusses regulatory concerns regarding the integrity of benchmark inputs, the calculation of benchmarks, and competition among benchmark products and markets. It ends with a discussion of approaches to regulating benchmark administration, governance and submissions, as well as the role of exchanges and regulators in the listing of benchmark contracts.Less
This chapter provides an overview of the regulation of benchmarks and benchmark products. It begins with a discussion of the types of benchmarks used in financial markets, such as stock, debt and other asset-based indexes and interest rate indexes, such as LIBOR. It continues with a discussion of US case law and regulation governing the commercial use of benchmarks in designing and trading financial products, such as derivatives and exchange-traded funds. It then discusses regulatory concerns regarding the integrity of benchmark inputs, the calculation of benchmarks, and competition among benchmark products and markets. It ends with a discussion of approaches to regulating benchmark administration, governance and submissions, as well as the role of exchanges and regulators in the listing of benchmark contracts.
Tomas Björk
- Published in print:
- 1998
- Published Online:
- November 2003
- ISBN:
- 9780198775188
- eISBN:
- 9780191595981
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/0198775180.003.0015
- Subject:
- Economics and Finance, Financial Economics
In this chapter, the reader is introduced to the basic facts and concepts concerning bond markets.
In this chapter, the reader is introduced to the basic facts and concepts concerning bond markets.
Huw Macartney
- Published in print:
- 2019
- Published Online:
- October 2019
- ISBN:
- 9780198843764
- eISBN:
- 9780191879470
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/oso/9780198843764.003.0001
- Subject:
- Political Science, Political Economy
This chapter introduces the bank culture debate that took place in the political realm. It then explains that the political debate was based on a very narrow reading of bank culture, which focused on ...
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This chapter introduces the bank culture debate that took place in the political realm. It then explains that the political debate was based on a very narrow reading of bank culture, which focused on improving market conduct via greater market discipline and ethical reforms. The idea was to make bankers behave better. The chapter argues however, that there are compelling structural pressures—under financialization—that determine bank culture in Anglo-America, but which were conspicuously absent from the political debate. The chapter explains why policymakers avoided the more challenging debate about bank culture.Less
This chapter introduces the bank culture debate that took place in the political realm. It then explains that the political debate was based on a very narrow reading of bank culture, which focused on improving market conduct via greater market discipline and ethical reforms. The idea was to make bankers behave better. The chapter argues however, that there are compelling structural pressures—under financialization—that determine bank culture in Anglo-America, but which were conspicuously absent from the political debate. The chapter explains why policymakers avoided the more challenging debate about bank culture.
Huw Macartney
- Published in print:
- 2019
- Published Online:
- October 2019
- ISBN:
- 9780198843764
- eISBN:
- 9780191879470
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/oso/9780198843764.003.0007
- Subject:
- Political Science, Political Economy
This chapter focuses on the culture of banking debate that emerged following the LIBOR scandal in 2012 in the UK. It shows a range of the harder, institutional and regulatory measures and penalties ...
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This chapter focuses on the culture of banking debate that emerged following the LIBOR scandal in 2012 in the UK. It shows a range of the harder, institutional and regulatory measures and penalties that were introduced to remedy bank culture. The chapter then moves to discuss the softer, normative agenda that also focused on bank culture change. The chapter contends though, that in both cases state managers were as concerned about tackling the legitimacy crisis as they were about actually improving bank culture. The chapter also shows the glaring absence of a debate on the structural causes of banking culture.Less
This chapter focuses on the culture of banking debate that emerged following the LIBOR scandal in 2012 in the UK. It shows a range of the harder, institutional and regulatory measures and penalties that were introduced to remedy bank culture. The chapter then moves to discuss the softer, normative agenda that also focused on bank culture change. The chapter contends though, that in both cases state managers were as concerned about tackling the legitimacy crisis as they were about actually improving bank culture. The chapter also shows the glaring absence of a debate on the structural causes of banking culture.
