COLLATERAL & CSA TRAINING Â
A Bespoke Program for Banking and Finance Legal Professionals.
Gain the clarity and practical insight you need to negotiate collateral terms with confidence
without the jargon, confusion, or overwhelm.
Why Enroll in the Program?
Navigate & Lead: Understand the legal and operational impact of collateral so you can lead conversations with confidence.
Improve Efficiency: Learn how to streamline CSA negotiations and reduce turnaround time.
Stay Compliant: Keep pace with global regulatory standards and how they shape collateral documentation.
Customisable: We tailor the program to your organisation, audience, and jurisdiction, ensuring relevance and impact.
What You Will Learn:
#1 Collateral Fundamentals & Regulatory Landscape
- What collateral is and why it matters
- Exposure calculations, thresholds, independent amounts
- Over-collateralisation & risk mitigation
- Global regulations: EMIR, Dodd-Frank, FMA
- Variation Margin vs Initial Margin
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#2 Understanding & Negotiating the 2016 VM CSA
- CSA evolution: 1995 English Law, 1994 NY Law, Standard CSA
- Clause-by-clause breakdown of the 2016 VM CSA
- Elective provisions and jurisdiction-specific considerations
- Documenting your regulatory VM CSA
- Eligible collateral types, netting, and interest treatment
#3 Collateral in Action – Application & Practical Considerations Â
- Negotiation workshops with real-life scenarios
- Customizing VM terms to your firm’s needs
- Exposure risk management across multiple CSAs
- Live Q&A and practical case examples
Who Is This For?
This training is ideal for:
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Legal professionals working in banking and finance
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In-house counsel, credit, or operations teams dealing with collateral arrangements
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Professionals responsible for drafting, reviewing, or negotiating CSAs
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Anyone seeking to strengthen their understanding of the 2016 VM CSA under English law
Whether you’re new to this world or looking to sharpen your expertise,
this training gives you the depth and clarity you need.
This is not your typical soft skills theory-packed course.
This program is real-world strategy in action.
Unlike academic or generic finance training, this course is grounded in lived experience. It’s built by someone who has worked inside the industry, negotiated these agreements, and understands the challenges professionals face.
This is your next best move!
YES, I WANT IN!