European Benchmark Administrators' Forum (EBAF)

About EBAF

The European Benchmark Administrators' Forum (EBAF) is a collaborative platform for benchmark administrators across Europe. It serves as a space for exchanging views on common areas of interest related to interest rate benchmarks while fostering communication and cooperation among members to ensure robust and reliable benchmarks that underpin the European financial ecosystem.

EBAF aims to:

  • Facilitate dialogue between benchmark administrators on key industry developments.
  • Promote best practices in benchmark governance, methodology, and regulatory compliance.
  • Enhance transparency and trust in financial benchmarks.

EBAF Members

EBAF is composed of authorised benchmark administrators in Europe, representing a diverse range of Interest rate benchmarks. Each member contributes unique expertise and insights to advance the shared goals of the forum.

The founding members are:

  • Based in Brussels, The European Money Markets Institute (EMMI) is a non-for-profit association founded in 1999 by the national banking associations of the Member States of the European Union, along with the introduction of the euro. EMMI's primary role is to administrate and develop critical financial benchmarks, such as Euribor and EFTERM, enabling the smooth functioning of the European money markets.

Terms of Reference

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Terms of Reference EBAF

EBAF | February 2023