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OCC updates Libor-transition self-assessment tool

The OCC has issued Bulletin 2021-46, which provides an updated self-assessment tool for banks to evaluate their preparedness for the cessation of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). This bulletin rescinds OCC Bulletin 2021-7, “Libor Transition: Self-Assessment Tool for Banks,” published on February 10, 2021, and replaces the tool attached to OCC Bulletin 2021-7. Bank management can use this self-assessment tool to evaluate the bank’s risk management process for identifying and mitigating LIBOR transition risks.

Not all sections or questions in the tool apply to all banks. Bank management should tailor the bank’s risk management process to the size and complexity of the bank's LIBOR exposures. For example, large or complex banks and those with material LIBOR exposures should have a robust, well-developed transition process in place. but small or non-complex banks and those with limited exposure to LIBOR-indexed instruments can consider less extensive and less formal transition efforts. Bank management should consider all applicable risks (e.g., operational, compliance, strategic, and reputation) when scoping and completing LIBOR cessation preparedness assessments.

The OCC expects banks to cease entering into new contracts that use LIBOR as a reference rate as soon as practicable and no later than December 31, 2021. When assessing preparedness, bank management should consider whether the bank’s progress in preparing for the transition is sufficient. LIBOR exposure and risk assessments and cessation preparedness plans should be complete or near completion with appropriate management oversight and reporting in place. Most banks should be working toward resolving replacement rate issues while communicating with affected customers and third parties, as applicable.

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