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ISDA confirmations

A confirmation sets out the commercial terms of a particular transaction as agreed between the contracting entities. It is an integral part of any OTC derivative transaction.

This guidance note explains:

  • • how confirmations fit into the ISDA documentation framework;
  • • the purpose of confirmations and what they contain;
  • • the confirmation documentation; and
  • • the legal effect of confirmations.

See ISDA confirmations.