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LIBOR to SOFR Switch Will Be Challenging

May 20, 2018 Chatham Financial

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Eric Juzenas, director of global regulatory and compliance policy, discusses the benefits of transitioning away from LIBOR, the possible complications of switching to SOFR and if additional risk management products may possibly be needed.

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