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11 July 2011

ISDA publishes 2011 Equity Derivatives Definitions


ISDA announced the publication of the 2011 ISDA Equity Derivatives Definitions. The Definitions represent a key development in the ongoing industry initiative to increase standardisation and automation and further reduce risk across over-the-counter derivatives markets.

The 2011 Definitions were developed by four working groups of the 2011 Equity Definitions Drafting Committee, which comprises a global membership with representatives from both buy- and sell-side institutions. The Definitions are part of a new process and structure for documenting equity derivatives that will be implemented incrementally, initially via transaction matrices.

In contrast to the 2002 ISDA Equity Derivatives Definitions, which were based upon a standard confirmation template for each of the three major transaction types (swaps, options and forwards), the 2011 Definitions confirmation structure is based upon a universal framework which is designed to support a unique set of core definitions. Each transaction is a combination of unique terms, built on the same framework and may be documented, matched and analysed electronically.

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