Firth on Derivatives Law and Practice

This is an indispensable looseleaf covering the whole spectrum of derivative instruments and their associated documentation. Derivatives: Law and Practice:

• Details the major and developing areas of derivatives use, and gives an in-depth analysis of all the key issues, including capacity, netting, liability for miss-selling and collateral
• Includes full coverage of the market techniques for both exchange-traded and over-the-counter derivatives
• Provides a clear understanding of the legal issues concerning all types of derivatives transactions
• Covers taxation and regulatory aspects
• Takes into account the impact of EU regulation

Forthcoming releases will include:

• Changes to market practice (including the trading of derivatives) as a result of the introduction of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID)
• New initial margin documentation
• Anticipated judgments on the ISDA Master Agreement

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Part I: Introduction

• Introduction to Derivatives

Part II: The Legal Background

• Restriction on Entering into Derivatives Transactions
• Formation of the Contract
• Liabilities Arising From Derivative Trading
• Netting
• Collateral
• The Regulation of Derivatives
• Regulatory Capital
• The Taxation of Derivative Contracts

Part III: The Contractual Framework

• Documentation Used in the Derivatives Market
• The ISDA Master Agreement
• Margin for Uncleared Transactions
• Interest Rate Derivative

Part IV: The Products

• Foreign Exchange Transactions
• Equity Derivatives
• Credit Derivative
• Government and Corporate Bond Derivatives
• Commodity Derivatives
• Stock Loans and Repos

Part V: The Exchange Traded Market

• Exchanges and Clearing Houses
• The London Metal Exchange

Part VI: Glossary

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