The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) proudly presents a training seminar on the Legal and Risk Aspects of Derivatives and Central Counterparty Clearing (CCP) Transactions. 

• ​​​​Understanding the concepts of Derivatives (ETDs and OTCs)
• Understanding the concept of a central counterparty (CCP) and the use/ application of same in Derivatives transactions;
• Fundamentals and mechanics of Derivatives and CCP transactions (in-depth and complex nature of both transactions);
• The legal framework and legal documentation for Derivatives and CCP transactions;
• The role of the respective lawyers of the different participants in Derivatives and CCP transactions;
• The various risks associated with Derivatives and CCP transactions (including counterparty risk, market risk, legal and regulatory risks, leverage risk and volatility, etc.) and the appropriate risk management measures; and
• Dispute resolution mechanism for Derivatives and CCP transactions.

• ​Educate participants on the concept of Derivatives (ETDs and OTCs) and CCPs in preparation for the imminent launch of the ETDs by The Exchange and the CCP market wide infrastructure by the relevant stakeholders in the Nigerian capital market.
• Equip participants with the requisite knowledge of the legal framework, legal documentation and transactional skills necessary for the success of Derivatives and CCP transactions.
• Explain the dispute resolution mechanism for Derivatives and CCP transactions.
• Expound on the role of lawyers and in-house counsel in Derivatives and CCP transactions from the pe​rspective of the regulators, the Exchange, the trading members, the clearing members, the CCP entity, the transaction advisors, or the investing public as a whole.