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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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