Title VII of Dodd-Frank: The New Derivatives Regime

Presented by Columbia Law School
Speaking Engagement
January 21, 2011
Columbia Law School
435 West 116th Street
New York, New York

Partner Kenneth Rosenzweig will speak on "Cleared Swaps" at 10:40 a.m., and Partner Guy Dempsey will speak on "Other Laws" at 4:50 p.m. on Friday, January 21.

Topics that will be discussed during the presentation on "Cleared Swaps" include:
  • When is clearing mandatory and how does it protect end users? How does it protect against systemic risk?
  • What are the new types of clearinghouse structures?
  • What are SEFs?
  • Your swap is cleared, but how and where are your assets being held?
  • If your dealer goes bankrupt, are you protected?

Topics that will be discussed during the presentation on "Other Laws" include:
  • When does Title VII apply to non-US entities and transactions?
  • When are state gaming and insurance laws preempted?

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