The Post-Reform Guide to Derivatives and Futures / Wiley Finance Editions (PDF)

An in-depth look at the best ways to navigate the post-reform
world of derivatives and futures

The derivatives market is one of the largest, and most important
financial markets in the world. It's also one of the least
understood. Today we are witnessing the unprecedented reform and
reshaping of this market, and along with these events, the entire
life cycle of a derivatives transaction has been affected.
Accordingly, nearly all market participants in the modern economy
need to view the handling of risk by derivatives in a very
different way.

Many aspects of financial services reform are based on a belief
that derivatives caused the Great Recession of 2008. While the
difficulties we now face cannot be blamed solely on derivatives,
the need to understand this market, and the financial products that
trade within it, has never been greater. The Post-Reform Guide
to Derivatives and Futures provides straightforward
descriptions of these important investment products, the market in
which they trade, and the law that now, after July 16, 2011,
governs their use in America and creates challenges for investors
throughout the world. Author Gordon Peery is an attorney who works
exclusively in the derivatives markets and specializes in
derivatives and futures reform and market structure. Since
representing clients in Congressional hearings involving Enron
Corp., he has developed extensive experience in this field. With
this guide, he reveals how derivatives law, and market practice
throughout the world, began to change in historic ways beginning in
2011, and what you must do to keep up with these changes.

* Explains what derivatives and futures are, who trades them, and
what must be done to manage risk in the post reform world

* Accurately reflects the futures and derivatives markets as they
exist today and how they will be transformed by the Dodd-Frank Wall
Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

* Highlights the risks and common disputes regarding derivatives
and futures, and offers recommendations for best practices in light
of the evolving law governing derivatives

The financial crisis has changed the rules of Wall Street,
especially when it comes to derivatives and futures. The
Post-Reform Guide to Derivatives and Futures will help you
navigate this evolving field and put you in a better position to
make the most informed decisions within it.