The Canadian Institute's Advanced Forum on

Derivatives

Reducing Counterparty and Legal Risks in Derivatives Transactions

Thursday, January 21 to Friday, January 22, 2010

In This Challenging Economic Environment, You Cannot Afford to Make Mistakes When Trading With Derivatives

The misuse of derivatives trading has been raised as one of the main causes for the financial crisis. As a result, the framework of derivatives trading is undergoing changes, including a trend towards the regulation of all types of derivatives. In the aftermath of the economic meltdown, professionals and lawyers in the financial industry must not only devise new strategies to adapt to the shifting market place and regulatory environment but also find ways to avoid repeating costly mistakes. As a result, in order to succeed in this highly complex and specialized area of derivatives trading and minimize your risk of financial losses, you must be up-to-date on the latest trends, fully understand their effects and devise effective strategies to maintain profitably.

The Canadian Institute’s Advanced Forum on Derivatives will present both in-depth analyses of new regulatory developments, as well as cutting edge sessions from leading legal and industry experts on what to expect and the tools you need to adapt and succeed.

Get critical updates to help you:

  • Explore remedial actions when a Counterparty becomes downgraded
  • Gain insights into the effect of the financial crisis on the use of collateral in derivatives transactions
  • Leverage your knowledge of the Quebec Derivatives Act and its ramifications
  • Obtain best practices for achieving compliance with SWAP criteria
  • Master the intricacies of the “Big Bang” and “Small Bang” Protocols

Plus! Add value to your attendance by participating in our pre-conference workshops on:
Workshop A: Fundamentals of Derivatives Transactions
Workshop B: Understanding and Utilizing the 2002 ISDA® Master Agreement

Spaces at this specialized event will fill up quickly. Register today by calling The Canadian Institute toll free at 1-877-927-7936, by faxing your registration form to 1-877-927-1563 or by registering online at www.CanadianInstitute.com/derivatives.