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Why did the transition from LIBOR to SOFR necessitate the use of 'compounding in arrears' for floating-rate notes?
- Compounding in arrears reduces the total interest paid by the issuer.
- It allows the coupon to be determined 3 months before the payment date.
- SOFR is an overnight rate based on actual past transactions.
- SOFR is a term rate that is known at the beginning of the period.
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