Fixing Date
The date on which a reference rate or other input is observed for a payment calculation.
Market use
Fixing can precede the payment date by a defined lag.
What it means
The date on which a reference rate or other input is observed for a payment calculation.
Example
A floating coupon may be determined before the accrual period ends depending on benchmark methodology.
How to interpret it
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