Asked by Mathew Temisan on Apr 27, 2024

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What short term interest rate was proposed to be phased out by 2021?

A) SONIA
B) LIBOR
C) Tokyo Interbank rate
D) Euribor
E) US Treasury Repo

LIBOR

The London Interbank Offered Rate, a benchmark interest rate at which major global banks lend to one another, often used as a reference rate in financial markets.

SONIA

Sterling Overnight Index Average, an interest rate benchmark that reflects the average of the interest rates that banks in London pay to borrow sterling overnight from other financial institutions.

Tokyo Interbank Rate

The interest rate at which banks lend to each other in the Tokyo money market, similar to LIBOR in London.

  • Recognize the importance and role of key financial rates and benchmarks in global finance.
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Ayanna HardyMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) was proposed to be phased out by the end of 2021 due to a series of manipulation scandals and a decline in the volume of transactions underpinning the rate, leading to concerns about its reliability and relevance.