Derivative Definition

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What does Derivative mean?

A derivative is a type of financial instrument which is entered into in connection with an underlying asset, index or reference point which has a variable financial value, for example, a floating rate of interest, a currency exchange rate or commodity price.

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ISDA documentation in a finance transaction—checklist This checklist sets out the key ISDA documentary requirements which need to be considered during the course of a financing transaction. Term sheet stage • if acting for a borrower and specialist hedging advisors are instructed, get their input on the term sheet • if acting for a borrower, ensure that the overall pricing of the transaction is understood (across both the loan and the hedging). A borrower may choose a particular lender based on a low margin offered on the loan, but then find that the credit spread on the swap offered by the same lender means that the overall economics of the transaction are less attractive than those offered by a different lender • is the loan and hedging on an IBOR basis (eg EURIBOR) or on a risk free rate (eg SONIA)? Will the loan transition from an IBOR to a RFR during its term and, if so, how will the hedging be dealt with? • does the lender require a...

Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive (BRRD)—timeline [Archived]

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Celanese/Blackstone/JV (M.8547) [Archived]

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Deutsche Börse/NYSE Euronext (M.6166) [Archived]

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Director’s responsibility letter—offeree directors

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Memorandum on the responsibilities and obligations of a director of an AIM company

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How do I know if my guarantee is a qualifying guarantee under the ISDA 2014 credit derivative definitions?

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How can a shareholder transfer its shares to a non-shareholder, without following the procedure for pre-emption on the transfer of shares?

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EU Law weekly highlights—5 December 2024

This week's edition of EU Law weekly highlights includes analysis on HSBC losing its challenge to the €32m Euribor rigging fine. In addition, this week the Council of the EU adopted the EU Cyber Solidarity Act and an amendment to the EU Cybersecurity Act and approved conclusions to address labour and skills shortages, the European Data Protection Board approved the certification criteria for EU Data Protection Seal under EU GDPR, the European Commission introduced data specifications for alternative fuels infrastructure rollout, proposed common EV charging and hydrogen rules and opened consultations on implementing regulations for EUDI Wallets, and the European Central Bank published the second progress report on the preparation phase of the digital euro.

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