A Practical Guide to Using Repo Master Agreements

This new third edition offers readers a detailed guide to the most broadly used European and US repo master agreements all in one book. It is a comprehensive guide which also includes a summary of recent developments in the European and US repo markets since 2012.Key benefits of this book:* Readers will gain a detailed understanding of how the repo market works * A thorough overview of the crucial European and US legal issues that occur for repos* An in depth knowledge of the main European and US repo master agreements, along with detailed knowledge of one of the main triparty repo agreements used in the US market. * Detailed commentary on the main European and US repo master agreements in one place * A useful overview of the market's mechanics and its legal landscapeThis guide is aimed at lawyers and paralegals who negotiate ICMA and SIFMA repo master agreements. Professionals in the European and US securities markets that need to know and understand the contents of these master agreements can also find this book very useful. This text is also recommended for asset managers, companies that act as buyers such as lenders (pension funds, insurance companies and money market funds), companies that act as sellers, sales people, traders, executives, back office operations and credit officers.