LAW 710 - Derivatives

Institution:

Duke University

Subject:

Law

Description:

Summary of major topics covered and areas of major emphasis: Selected practices and laws relating to the derivative markets, focusing on exchange-traded and over-the-counter transactions and their participants. Topics include analysis of applicable securities, commodities, and insolvency authorities, business and economic objectives, transaction structures and cash flows, hedge funds and structured finance vehicles, and industry documentation. The goals of this course are to expand students¿ awareness and understanding of the large-scale and diverse derivative markets, the products offered and market participants, the interplay of participants¿ business, economic, and regulatory objectives, and the important public interest and legal and regulatory framework ensuring the integrity, usefulness, and efficiency of these markets. Instructor: Krawiec

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Seminar

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Institution Website:

WWW.DUKE.EDU

Phone Number:

(919) 684-8111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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