Swaps and Derivatives
This part of the topic index contains resources on swaps and derivatives. Please select the resource that you require by clicking on the relevant tab below.
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| 1 | Derivatives: overview (UK) An overview of derivatives, including an explanation of common types of derivatives, the key documentation and parties. The note also contains a link to a detailed note on derivatives in the United States. | Practice note: overview | Maintained |
| 2 | ISDA documents: overview (UK) An overview of the various ISDA documents used in derivatives transactions. The note also contains a link to its PLC US Finance counterpart. | Practice note: overview | Maintained |
| 3 | Regulated Activities Order: overview An overview of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001 (SI 2001/544) (RAO), including its specified activities, specified investments, exclusions, exemptions and overrides. | Practice note: overview | Maintained |
| 4 | Choosing a governing law in finance transactions This practice note explains what a governing law clause is and the consequences of not having one. It also sets out the matters that should be considered when selecting the governing law for a finance transaction. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 5 | Property derivatives This note provides an overview of property derivatives. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 6 | Set-off and netting This practice note explains the difference between set-off and netting. It also reviews their use in finance transactions. | Practice notes | Maintained |