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A derivative is a contract that derives its value and risk from a particular security (like a stock or commodity)—hence the name derivative. Derivatives are sometimes called secondary securities ...

Discover what Gharar means in Islamic finance, why it's forbidden, and explore examples of risky transactions and the impact ...

First Impressions In December, the SEC released a document that addressed the derivatives usage of mutual funds (and exchange-traded funds). The commission has been busy over the past year, having ...

Derivatives are financial instruments whose prices are based on the prices of other assets such as commodities and other financial instruments. Forward contracts, futures contracts and stock-share ...

The current COVID-19 pandemic has already impacted many derivatives transactions. This note sets out a checklist of key legal issues market participants may need to consider in relation to OTC ...

Derivatives are financial instruments that derive their value from one or more underlying financial assets. Learn more about the types of derivatives and the pros and cons of investing. Financial ...

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has launched any-day expiry foreign exchange contracts on its derivatives market, allowing institutions to hedge their currency risk more accurately. The Johannesburg ...

The derivatives market doesn’t deal with fungible assets. Instead, it’s a secondary market focused on the volatility of capital markets and assets. As the name implies, the financial products traded ...

Mumbai, July 10 -- The Reserve Bank on Wednesday issued draft guidelines for novation of OTC derivative contracts with a view to rationalising the related regulatory requirements. Novation means the ...