Written in a user-friendly and accessible style, this book looks at the complex underlying principles of international banking law, in addition to providing an authoritative guide to the latest developments in this rapidly evolving area of law. The topics covered include securitization and the regulatory aspects of derivatives. Contents include: governing law * jurisdiction * sovereign risk * term loans * security and guarantees * Appendix - LMA Agreement * syndicated lending * secondary syndication * primary securitization - bond issues * secondary securitization - structured lending * derivatives * Appendix - ISDA Master Agreement * standby letters of credit * remedies and issues arising * exchange controls * legal opinions.