Trading risk : the contractual nature of derivative transactions and certain regulatory issues

In this thesis, we explore the contractual nature of so-called "derivatives" and how they might be incorporated into existing legal concepts. This thesis takes the position that derivatives are in essence contracts to trade risk, and argues that commodity future delivery contracts fall wit...

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Main Author: Chen, C-Hung
Published: University College London (University of London) 2008
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.631801