Dauds Advisory

Financial derivatives

Our well-received book DAUDS on Finance and Derivatives provides a thorough understanding of financial derivatives: what they are, the many types, their uses, the calculation of their values and the creation of structured products through the interface of derivatives.

Financial derivative instruments are very useful in allowing one to simulate the outcomes of a commercial transaction without actually entering into the transaction itself. These instruments may be used to transfer the risks associated with owning an asset, but without requiring the actual ownership of the asset.

We advise clients on the full range of over-the-counter (OTC) and exchange-traded derivative products. We have expertise ranging from simple swaps, options and forwards to sophisticated hybrid and structured financial instruments involving products such as interest rates, currencies, commodities, securities, and credit. We get involved at the outset of the full life cycle of relevant products — from new product development and assessment to transaction execution and documentation, and on-going legal risk management, including tax and regulatory issues. Whether clients are interested in using derivatives for hedging, investment, the creation of structured products or for arbitrage purposes, we stand ready to help them achieve their business objectives through careful, commercially realistic attention to structuring, documentation, and negotiation. We have the expertise to assist and support commercial and investment banks, hedge funds, investment funds, pension funds, insurance companies and private equity firms. We follow market developments closely and participate in derivatives-industry initiatives by especially the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA.)