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