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Written question asked by Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Sassoon (Conservative) on Monday, 23 April 2012.


Banks: London Interbank Offered Rate

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of proposals for tighter controls over the London Interbank Offered Rate (Libor).
Answer

The setting of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) is not a regulated activity under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. The methods used to calculate LIBOR are publicly available, as are the data made available by contributor banks. The process is regularly reviewed by market participants. The British Bankers' Association is consulting on the future operation of LIBOR.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16795; 736 c299WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Banks Interest rates Loans
Link
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