This volume examines set-off and netting, derivatives and clearing systems, providing a comparative overview of the law and practice in the key jurisdictions of the world.

• Contains a worldwide comparative study of set-off and netting including a survey of special netting statutes globally
• Provides outlines of set-off and netting agreements together with commentary, including group account netting
• Surveys the types of derivatives and derivatives markets
• Examines derivatives documentation
• Provides clear outlines for swaps and derivatives transactions often muddled by imprecise jargon
• Discusses the legal risks arising from derivatives
• Analyses the ISDA master agreement
• Deals with the law of securities settlement systems

Law & Practice of International Finance Series
This book provides you with the keys to understanding world financial law and a snapshot summary of financial law in over 300 jurisdictions. It also covers comparative conflict of laws and jurisdiction for financial contracts, and a study of international payment systems.

• Extensive international comparisons
• Covers over 300 jurisdictions
• Clear, practical exposition of the law.

Contents:

Part 1: Comparative finance law.Part 2: Governing law of financial contracts. ;Part 3: Jurisdiction.;Part 4: International payment systems.Part 5: Materials.