Federal Legislation Moves SOFR Closer
Hawkins Advisory
03.23.2022
This edition of the Hawkins Advisory discusses the recent federal legislation that addresses a variety of legal issues arising from the anticipated June 30, 2023 phase-out of the use of United States dollar denominated LIBOR.
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