ISDA Conferences

International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA®)

Documenting and Confirming
Credit Derivative Transactions Conference

6 CPD credit hours available (England & Wales)

7 CLE Credit Hours available (New York)
Transitional and Non-Transitional

November 19, 2008
London

PROGRAM AGENDA

8:00 AM	Registration and Coffee
8:50 AM	Introduction and Welcoming Remarks *David Geen, General Counsel, ISDA*
9:00 AM	The 2003 ISDA Credit Derivatives Definitions This session will focus on the 2003 ISDA Credit Derivatives Definitions and the May 2003 Supplement. The Definitions are designed for the documentation of single name credit derivative transactions but form the basis of multiple other credit derivative transaction types as well. The operation of Successor, Credit Events, Conditions to Settlement, and Settlement mechanics will be discussed. *Alec L. Cohen, Executive Director, Global Head of Legal Structuring, Structured Products, CALYON* *David Geen, General Counsel, ISDA*
11:00 AM	Morning Break
11:30 AM	Current Developments in the Credit Derivatives Market Place This session offers an overview of new products and highlights market developments. The new settlement mechanic for credit derivatives will also be discussed. *Andrew Maclean, Director, Lehman Brothers* Other speaker to be announced
12:15 PM	Current Issues in Standardising Documentation for Credit Derivative Transactions This session will focus on current market efforts to enhance standardisation of various credit derivative products, such as the Physical Settlement Matrix, and external initiatives such as the trade warehousing initiative, the prospects for centralised notice requirements and recent Successor events processing. Speaker to be announced
12:45 PM	Luncheon
2:00 PM	Confirmation Workshop Participants will be assigned to a workshop led by an experienced confirmations professional. Workshop leaders will discuss the product characteristics, specific deal ticket terms and actual confirmation form for transactions using the 2003 ISDA Credit Derivatives Definitions. *Jennifer Leong, Vice President and Legal Counsel, Credit Trading, Deutsche Bank AG* *Daniela Schluckebier, Assistant General Counsel, Legal Division, Wachovia Bank N.A.* Other speakers to be announced
3:30 PM	Afternoon Break
3:45 PM	Workshop Continues
5:00 PM	Seminar Concludes

Agenda is subject to change

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CONFERENCE VENUE: Allen & Overy, One Bishops Square, London, E1 6AD. Phone: +44 20 3088 3550.

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