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September 27, 2019

FHLBank System Regulator Provides LIBOR Transition Guidance

 

UPDATE: On March 16, 2020, the FHFA extended to June 30, 2020 the FHLBanks’ ability to enter into LIBOR-based instruments that mature after December 31, 2021, except for investments and option embedded products.

 

The financial markets are preparing for the expected phase-out of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) by the end of 2021.

As part of this transition, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently issued a supervisory letter to all Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks). The FHFA, our regulator, has required that by March 31, 2020, the FHLBanks cease entering into new LIBOR-referenced instruments with maturities beyond December 31, 2021. This change will impact certain FHLBNY products, including: the Adjustable Rate Credit Advance, Callable Advance, Fixed-Rate with Cap Advance and Putable Advance, as well as stand-alone derivatives we transact for members. As you know, in November 2018, we launched our Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)-Linked Adjustable Rate Credit Advance product, providing members with the ability to transact floating-rate advances using the SOFR index.

The full letter from the FHFA is available for your reference at: https://www.fhfa.gov/Media/PublicAffairs/PublicAffairsDocuments/Supervisory-Letter_Planning-for-LIBOR-Phase-Out.pdf.

The 11 Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks) are participating in industry-wide efforts to ensure an orderly transition to an alternative reference rate. As a result, each FHLBank has developed a multi-year plan to reduce its LIBOR exposures over time.

The transition from LIBOR is a significant event, and one for which we must all be prepared. We are focused on ensuring that this transition is as smooth as possible, both for our cooperative and our members. And throughout this process, we – and all of the Federal Home Loan Banks – will continue to serve as a resource for our members as you undergo your own transition from LIBOR. For more information on the impact of the supervisory letter on your business with the FHLBNY; or to discuss the LIBOR transition and how the FHLBNY can assist you in these efforts, including educational outreach, webinars and training sessions, please contact your Relationship Manager at (212) 441-6700.

There is also additional information on LIBOR transition available at the following:

 

FHLBNY: LIBOR’s Transition to SOFR
https://fhlbny.com/financial-intelligence/libors-transition-to-sofr/

 

Alternative Reference Rates Committee
https://www.newyorkfed.org/arrc

 

Federal Reserve Bank of New York
https://apps.newyorkfed.org/markets/autorates/sofr

 

International Swap and Derivatives Association
https://www.isda.org

 

CME Group
https://www.cmegroup.com/trading/interest-rates/

 

Intercontinental Exchange
https://www.theice.com/iba/libor

 

FASB Financial Accounting Standards Board
https://www.fasb.org

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