THE ISDA® MASTER AGREEMENT – A Deep Dive
Unlock In-Depth Knowledge of the ISDA® Master Agreement
and its Practical Application
September 09-12, 2025
Join us LIVE starting September 9th
Limited spots available for this live, interactive learning experience.
Are you ready to master the ISDA® Master Agreement and gain the skills to negotiate key clauses with confidence?
This comprehensive course will guide you through every aspect of the ISDA® Master Agreement, from basic structure to advanced negotiation tactics, ensuring you have the expertise needed for real-world success.
Course Overview
The ISDA® Master Agreement is the backbone of derivatives trading. Understanding its intricacies is essential for legal professionals, derivatives negotiators, and anyone involved in financial transactions.
In this deep dive, you’ll learn how to:
What is an ISDA®?
Gain a thorough understanding of the ISDA® Master Agreement, the products it covers, and its core legal and operational benefits.
Derivatives & Risk Management
Explore how derivatives play a crucial role in hedging risk and how ISDA® documentation supports risk mitigation.
1992 vs 2002 ISDA®
Understand the key differences between the 1992 and 2002 ISDA® Master Agreements, including close-out provisions, tax treatment, and default mechanics.
ISDA® Structure & Netting
Discover how the ISDA® Master Agreement, Schedule, and Confirmations work together, with a focus on settlement netting, close-out netting, and set-off.
Negotiating the Schedule
Master the negotiation of the ISDA® Schedule, including a clause-by-clause breakdown of credit terms, elective provisions, and practical negotiation tips.
Events of Default & Practical Workshop
Delve into default triggers, Additional Termination Events, regulatory clauses (like FATCA and EMIR), and participate in a hands-on ISDA® Schedule negotiation workshop.
Bonus Features
- Access Recordings for 21 Days
Can’t attend the live session? No worries! Your purchase will grant you exclusive access to the full course recordings for 21 days. Learn at your own pace, whenever it suits you.
- Easy Onboarding
Once your purchase is complete, you’ll receive an email with all the details on how to access the course and start learning immediately.
What You’ll Gain:
By the end of this course, you’ll walk away with:
- A deep understanding of the 2002 ISDA® Agreement's legal and credit terms.
- Knowledge of negotiated clauses in an ISDA® Schedule and the ability to navigate credit concerns with confidence.
- Practical insights and tools to negotiate complex terms in a fast-paced market.
Who Is This For?
Your Next Step Towards Mastery
Join Now and Transform Your Understanding of ISDA® Master Agreements!
- Live experience led by Edyta—seasoned derivatives lawyer and founder of Derivatives Lab
- 4 hours of live instruction across 4 days (1 hour/day)
- Live Q&A every day so no question goes unanswered
- A structured, supportive learning path to keep you on track
- Downloadable handouts and follow-up materials
- Access to full course recordings for 21 days if you can’t attend live
- A front-row seat to the kind of insider knowledge you can’t Google
Limited spots available to keep the learning personal.
Can’t Join Live? You Won’t Miss a Thing.
When you enroll in ISDA Lab, you’ll get full access to the session recordings, all downloadable materials, and the same structured learning path—so you can go at your own pace, on your own schedule.
Learn when it works for you, revisit the lessons anytime, and still benefit from everything the course has to offer.