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This podcast aims to provide a comprehensive overview of derivatives for legal professionals. It defines a derivative contract and looks at how derivative contracts can be used to accomplish a variety of financial objectives. It then looks at the different types of derivative contracts and their many uses. This podcast also explains the role of ISDA documentation before exploring the role of derivatives as a risk management tool and addressing popular misconceptions about the use of derivatives.
What is a derivative? How does a derivative contract work? Why have derivatives received negative press? What are the benefits of derivatives? Jeremy Jennings-Mares, a partner in the London office of law firm Morrison & Forester, answers these questions in an introduction to this complex area of finance for legal professionals.
Podcast last reviewed: 2011-11-17