Tags: ISDA, Derivatives, OTC Contracts, Negotiation, Risk Management, CSA, Credit Support, Financial Law, Paul Harding
Mastering the ISDA Master Agreements: A Practical Guide for Negotiation by Paul Harding (ISBN 9780273725206) - Paperback
- Type: Paperback Book.
- Publisher: Financial Times Press
- Language : English
Mastering the ISDA Master Agreements: A Practical Guide for Negotiation (ISBN 9780273725206)
Mastering the ISDA Master Agreements by Paul Harding is the definitive practitioner’s guide to understanding and negotiating OTC derivatives documentation. Part of the Mastering Series from Financial Times/Pearson, this book provides detailed, line-by-line commentary on both the 1992 and 2002 ISDA Master Agreements, including the Credit Support Annex (CSA) and collateral provisions.
Product Details
- Title: Mastering the ISDA Master Agreements
- Subtitle: A Practical Guide for Negotiation
- Author: Paul Harding
- Publisher: Financial Times / Pearson
- Publication Date: 29 April 2010
- ISBN-13: 9780273725206
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 376
- Price: £69.99
- Availability: In Stock | Free UK & EU Shipping
Used by banks, asset managers, hedge funds, and law firms worldwide, this book explains the commercial reasoning, legal implications, risk considerations, and negotiation strategies behind every major clause of the ISDA framework. It is widely regarded as the gold-standard reference for derivatives professionals.
Key Features
- Clause-by-Clause Analysis: Clear explanations of all major provisions in both 1992 & 2002 agreements.
- Negotiation Strategies: Practical guidance for managing counterparty demands and risk concerns.
- Credit Support Annex (CSA): Collateral, margining, netting, close-out, and credit risk mitigation.
- Regulatory & Legal Context: Covers legal enforceability, default scenarios, representation clauses, and events of default.
- Real-World Examples: Case studies from dealer banks, investment firms, and corporate treasury functions.
Topics Covered
- Overview of ISDA Documentation Architecture
- 1992 vs. 2002 Agreement Comparison
- Representations, Covenants, and Events of Default
- Termination Events and Close-Out Netting
- Collateral & CSA Negotiation
- Credit Risk and Counterparty Risk Management
- Regulatory and Legal Considerations
- Practical Negotiation Techniques
Who Should Use This Book?
- Derivatives lawyers & legal counsel
- Investment bankers and structurers
- Risk managers and compliance teams
- Treasury and collateral management professionals
- Quant and operations specialists handling OTC derivatives
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FAQs
- Does this cover both 1992 and 2002 ISDA Master Agreements?
- Yes — it provides a detailed comparison and negotiation approach for both versions.
- Is this used in the industry?
- Yes — it is one of the most commonly referenced books in global derivatives teams.
- Does it help with CSA negotiation?
- Yes — includes deep guidance on collateral, credit support, and margining.
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