LIBOR Scandal
In a web of deceit that spanned continents, the LIBOR scandal exposed the dark underbelly of the global financial system, raising questions about integrity, accountability, and the very foundations of trust in banking.
Quick Facts
- Period
- 2003 - 2012
- Region
- Global
- Key Figures
- Whistleblower (Unnamed), Tom Hayes, Andrew Bailey +1 more
Key Figures
Whistleblower (Unnamed)
Whistleblower
Barclays BankThe unnamed whistleblower from Barclays Bank stands as a pivotal figure in the LIBOR scandal, a controversy that rocked ...
Tom Hayes
Former Trader
UBS, CitigroupTom Hayes, born in 1979 in London, emerged as a key figure in the infamous LIBOR scandal, a scandal that exposed the dar...
Andrew Bailey
Head of Financial Conduct Authority
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)Andrew Bailey, born in 1959 in England, is a figure whose career embodies the complexities and contradictions of modern ...
Bob Diamond
Former CEO
Barclays BankBob Diamond, born in 1947 in New York City, emerged as a prominent figure in the world of finance, holding the position ...
The Story
This narrative combines documented history with dramatized scenes for storytelling purposes.
Origins & Discovery
CHAPTER 1: Origins & Discovery In the early 2000s, a profound yet understated transformation was underway within the global financial system. The London Interb...
The Evidence
CHAPTER 2: The Evidence The first concrete evidence of LIBOR manipulation emerged in 2008, a year marked by unprecedented financial turmoil that shook the foun...
Key Players
CHAPTER 3: Key Players At the center of the LIBOR scandal were several key figures whose actions would define the narrative and leave an indelible mark on the ...
Investigations & Cover-ups
CHAPTER 4: Investigations & Cover-ups The investigations into the LIBOR manipulation scandal were laden with complexities and challenges, as financial regulato...
Legacy & Revelations
CHAPTER 5: Legacy & Revelations The LIBOR scandal, a crisis that erupted in the early 2010s, reverberated across the global financial system, leaving an indeli...
Timeline
LIBOR Established as a Benchmark
The London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) becomes a critical benchmark for interest rates globally, affecting trillions in loans and financial products.
Location: London, United Kingdom
First Signs of Manipulation Emerge
During the financial crisis, discrepancies in reported LIBOR rates begin to surface, raising concerns among regulators and market participants.
Location: London, United Kingdom
Barclays Fined for LIBOR Manipulation
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission announces a $450 million settlement with Barclays for its role in manipulating LIBOR rates.
Location: New York, United States
Bob Diamond Resigns as CEO
Following the LIBOR scandal, Barclays CEO Bob Diamond resigns amid growing pressure from regulators and stakeholders.
Location: London, United Kingdom
U.S. Senate Hearing on LIBOR
The U.S. Senate holds hearings to investigate the manipulation of LIBOR, calling on former Barclays executives to testify.
Location: Washington D.C., United States
FCA Takes Over LIBOR Oversight
The Financial Conduct Authority assumes responsibility for regulating LIBOR, implementing reforms to enhance transparency.
Location: London, United Kingdom
UBS Fined for LIBOR Manipulation
UBS is fined $1.5 billion for its involvement in the LIBOR scandal, further highlighting the extent of the manipulation across multiple banks.
Location: New York, United States
Transition Away from LIBOR Begins
The financial industry starts transitioning away from LIBOR to alternative benchmark rates, prompted by the revelations of the scandal.
Location: Global
Andrew Bailey Addresses Regulatory Reforms
Andrew Bailey speaks on the need for ongoing reforms in financial regulation to prevent future scandals like LIBOR.
Location: London, United Kingdom
Final LIBOR Rates to Cease
The final LIBOR rates are scheduled to cease, marking the end of an era for one of the most controversial benchmarks in financial history.
Location: Global
Regulatory Impact Assessment Released
A report evaluating the impact of the LIBOR scandal on financial regulation is released, highlighting areas for improvement.
Location: London, United Kingdom
Ongoing Legal Cases Related to LIBOR
Multiple legal cases related to LIBOR manipulation continue to unfold, with banks facing scrutiny for their past actions.
Location: Global
Sources
- government_documentU.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission LIBOR Settlement
Announcement of Barclays settlement.
- government_documentFinancial Conduct Authority LIBOR Investigation Report
Detailed report on LIBOR manipulation.
- government_documentSenate Committee Hearing on LIBOR
Transcripts of Senate hearings on LIBOR.
- journalismThe New York Times: LIBOR Scandal Timeline
Timeline of events surrounding the LIBOR scandal.
- journalismThe Guardian: Barclays and the LIBOR Scandal
Coverage of Bob Diamond's resignation.
- journalismReuters: LIBOR Manipulation Fines
Overview of fines imposed on banks for LIBOR manipulation.
- journalismBBC News: LIBOR Scandal Explained
An explanation of the LIBOR scandal's implications.
- journalismThe Financial Times: LIBOR Scandal's Legacy
Analysis of the scandal's impact on financial regulation.
- academic_paperHarvard Law Review: The LIBOR Scandal
In-depth analysis of the scandal and regulatory responses.
- journalismFinancial Times: The End of LIBOR
Discussion on the transition away from LIBOR.
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