# How Does the ISDA Master Agreement Facilitate Close-Out Netting? ▴ Question

**Published:** 2025-08-02
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## Concept

The [ISDA Master Agreement](https://prime.greeks.live/area/isda-master-agreement/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) does not merely contain a clause for [close-out netting](https://prime.greeks.live/area/close-out-netting/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite); it fundamentally re-architects the relationship between two counterparties into a single, unified legal structure. At its core is the “single agreement” concept, a principle articulated in Section 1(c) of the agreement. This transforms what would otherwise be a series of independent, disconnected transactions into components of one indivisible contract.

This architectural choice is the bedrock upon which the entire mechanism of close-out netting is built. Without it, the process would collapse into a series of individual disputes, vulnerable to the complexities and vagaries of insolvency proceedings.

When a predefined trigger event occurs, such as a default, the agreement initiates a radical simplification of a complex web of obligations. Instead of treating each derivative contract as a separate entity to be honored or defaulted on, the ISDA framework mandates a complete cessation of all outstanding transactions governed by that specific [Master Agreement](https://prime.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-key-differences-between-a-prime-brokerage-agreement-and-an-isda-master-agreement/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite). This is not a selective process; it is a holistic termination.

This system is designed to prevent a scenario known as “cherry-picking,” where a bankruptcy administrator could selectively enforce contracts favorable to the insolvent estate while disavowing those that are not. The [single agreement](https://prime.greeks.live/area/single-agreement/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) structure makes such selective enforcement legally impossible, as there is only one agreement to either honor or terminate in its entirety.

> The ISDA Master Agreement establishes a single-contract framework, preventing the selective enforcement of individual transactions during a default.

The facilitation of close-out netting, therefore, is not an isolated feature but the logical and necessary outcome of this foundational architecture. It operates as a self-help remedy, a pre-agreed protocol designed to manage catastrophic failure with speed and certainty. The process is mechanical and swift, following three distinct operational steps ▴ termination, valuation, and determination of a single net balance.

This systematic approach replaces protracted legal battles with a clear, pre-defined calculation, ensuring that market stability is prioritized and systemic risk is contained. The agreement provides a standardized legal framework that governs over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives markets, increasing efficiency and reducing counterparty risk by specifying terms for major issues like netting, collateral, termination, and default definitions.

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## What Is the Core Legal Architecture?

The legal architecture of the ISDA Master Agreement is built upon three pillars that work in concert to ensure the effectiveness of close-out netting. The first, as discussed, is the “single agreement” concept, which amalgamates all transactions. The second is the “[flawed asset](https://prime.greeks.live/area/flawed-asset/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite)” approach, embedded within the condition precedent of Section 2(a)(iii).

This provision states that a party’s obligation to perform is contingent upon the other party not being in default. If a default has occurred, the obligation to make payments or deliveries under the contract is suspended, effectively rendering the assets (the contractual claims) “flawed.” This prevents a defaulting party from demanding performance while simultaneously failing to meet its own obligations.

The third pillar is the close-out netting provision itself (Section 6), which provides the explicit mechanism for terminating and calculating a final net sum. This provision is fortified by legal opinions that ISDA commissions in numerous jurisdictions to confirm the enforceability of this process, even in bankruptcy. These opinions are critical, as they provide market participants with the necessary legal certainty that the netting process will withstand challenges from local insolvency laws, which might otherwise seek to distribute assets according to a different priority of claims. The enforceability of these provisions is often protected by “safe harbor” clauses in national bankruptcy codes, which shield these financial contracts from automatic stays or avoidance actions that typically apply in insolvency cases.

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## Strategy

The strategic imperative behind the ISDA Master Agreement’s close-out netting mechanism is the mitigation of [credit risk](https://prime.greeks.live/area/credit-risk/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) in the vast and interconnected [OTC derivatives](https://prime.greeks.live/area/otc-derivatives/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) market. Each counterparty in a derivatives transaction is exposed to the risk that the other will fail to perform its obligations. Across a portfolio of hundreds or even thousands of trades, the gross exposure can appear enormous.

The netting process provides a powerful tool to compress this gross exposure into a single, manageable net figure, which represents the true economic risk between the two parties at that moment in time. This reduction in credit exposure has a direct impact on the amount of regulatory capital a financial institution must hold against its derivatives positions, freeing up capacity for other activities.

The strategy is not just about reducing the quantum of risk but also about managing the consequences of a default event. In the absence of an enforceable close-out netting agreement, a [non-defaulting party](https://prime.greeks.live/area/non-defaulting-party/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) would face a perilous situation. It would be required to pay everything it owes to the defaulted entity on contracts with a negative value, while its own claims on contracts with a positive value would be demoted to the status of an unsecured creditor in a lengthy bankruptcy proceeding.

This could take years to resolve, with the ultimate recovery being only a fraction of the amount owed. Close-out netting averts this disastrous outcome by allowing the non-defaulting party to terminate all contracts immediately and crystallize its net position.

> Close-out netting transforms a potentially catastrophic credit event into a manageable, calculated financial outcome.

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## The Operational Process of Netting

The close-out netting process is a clearly defined, three-step procedure designed for rapid execution following a termination event. This operational clarity is itself a strategic advantage, as it removes ambiguity and the potential for dispute in a crisis situation.

- **Termination** ▴ The first step is the designation of an [Early Termination](https://prime.greeks.live/area/early-termination/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) Date by the non-defaulting party. Upon this declaration, all payment and delivery obligations under all transactions governed by the Master Agreement cease. The ongoing performance of the contracts is brought to an immediate halt. This step is crucial for preventing the accumulation of further losses and for freezing the positions for valuation.

- **Valuation** ▴ The second step is the valuation of all terminated transactions. The non-defaulting party, or “Determining Party,” calculates the replacement cost for each transaction. This is the cost of entering into a new transaction with another counterparty on equivalent terms to replicate the future cash flows of the terminated trade. The 2002 ISDA Master Agreement requires this process to be conducted using “[commercially reasonable procedures](https://prime.greeks.live/area/commercially-reasonable-procedures/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite)” to produce a “[commercially reasonable result](https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-do-courts-interpret-commercially-reasonable-procedures-in-close-out-amount-calculations/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite).”

- **Determination of Net Balance** ▴ In the final step, all the positive and negative replacement values are aggregated into a single figure. Positive values (amounts owed to the non-defaulting party) and negative values (amounts owed by the non-defaulting party) are offset. This calculation results in a single net payable or receivable, known as the [Early Termination Amount](https://prime.greeks.live/area/early-termination-amount/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite). If this amount is owed to the non-defaulting party, it can then utilize any collateral it holds to satisfy the claim.

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## Comparing Payment Netting and Close out Netting

It is important to distinguish close-out netting from a related but distinct process known as [payment netting](https://prime.greeks.live/area/payment-netting/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite). While both are forms of netting, they serve different purposes and operate under different circumstances.

| Feature | Payment Netting | Close-Out Netting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trigger | Normal course of business, on a scheduled payment date. | A specified Termination Event, such as default or bankruptcy. |
| Scope | Applies to payments due on the same day, in the same currency, and often for the same transaction. | Applies to all outstanding transactions under the Master Agreement, regardless of currency or payment date. |
| Purpose | To reduce settlement risk and operational costs by consolidating multiple payments into a single transfer. | To reduce credit risk (pre-settlement risk) by terminating all exposures to a defaulting counterparty. |
| Outcome | A single net payment is made, and the underlying transactions continue. | All underlying transactions are terminated and replaced by a single Early Termination Amount. |

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## Execution

The execution of close-out netting is a precise and highly consequential process. The calculation of the final settlement figure, the Early [Termination Amount](https://prime.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-key-differences-in-calculating-the-termination-amount-for-a-force-majeure-event-versus-an-event-of-default/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite), is the critical step where the theoretical framework of the ISDA Master Agreement is translated into a concrete financial outcome. The methodology for this calculation has evolved, with significant differences between the 1992 and 2002 versions of the agreement. Understanding these differences is essential for any institution managing legacy or active derivatives portfolios.

Under the [2002 ISDA Master Agreement](https://prime.greeks.live/area/2002-isda-master-agreement/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite), the governing concept is the “Close-out Amount.” This is defined as the amount of losses or costs the Determining Party would incur, or the gains it would realize, in replacing the [terminated transactions](https://prime.greeks.live/question/in-what-ways-can-the-valuation-of-terminated-derivatives-be-disputed-during-a-default/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite). The standard for this calculation is high ▴ the Determining Party must act in good faith and use “commercially reasonable procedures in order to produce a commercially reasonable result.” This is an objective standard, meaning the calculation must be defensible in a court of law as being reasonable from a market perspective. The agreement provides a non-exhaustive list of sources that can be used, including quotations from third-party market makers and market data.

> The shift from the 1992 to the 2002 ISDA Master Agreement introduced a more objective and defensible standard for calculating termination payments.

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## How Is the Close out Amount Calculated?

The calculation process under the [2002 ISDA](https://prime.greeks.live/area/2002-isda/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) Master Agreement is designed to be both flexible and robust. The [Determining Party](https://prime.greeks.live/area/determining-party/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) has the latitude to consider various sources of information to arrive at the Close-out Amount. This can include:

- **Quotations from Third Parties** ▴ Obtaining quotes from other market participants for a replacement transaction is a primary method. These quotes provide a direct, market-based measure of the replacement cost.

- **Internal Models** ▴ The Determining Party may use its own internal pricing models, provided they are consistent with models used in its normal course of business for valuing similar transactions and are considered [commercially reasonable](https://prime.greeks.live/area/commercially-reasonable/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite).

- **Market Data** ▴ Information such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates, and volatility surfaces can be used as inputs into valuation models to determine the present value of the future cash flows of the terminated trades.

Crucially, the calculation can also include the costs associated with terminating or re-establishing any hedges related to the terminated transactions. This ensures that the non-defaulting party is made whole for the full economic consequences of the default. The final Early Termination Amount is the sum of all the individual Close-out Amounts for the terminated transactions, adjusted for any amounts that were due but unpaid prior to the Early Termination Date.

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## Evolution from the 1992 ISDA Master Agreement

The 1992 version of the agreement presented two main methods for calculation ▴ “[Market Quotation](https://prime.greeks.live/area/market-quotation/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite)” and “Loss.” The Market Quotation method required the non-defaulting party to obtain quotes from at least three market makers for a replacement transaction. This method proved to be rigid and impractical, especially in times of market stress when liquidity dries up and obtaining quotes becomes difficult or impossible. The “Loss” method was more flexible, allowing a party to calculate its total losses and costs in [good faith](https://prime.greeks.live/area/good-faith/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite).

However, this was a more subjective standard, often interpreted as requiring only rationality rather than objective commercial reasonableness. The table below outlines the key distinctions.

| Provision | 1992 ISDA Master Agreement | 2002 ISDA Master Agreement |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Primary Calculation Method | Market Quotation (requires multiple dealer quotes) or Loss (a good faith estimate of total losses). | Close-out Amount (a single, unified concept). |
| Standard of Calculation | “Reasonably determines in good faith” for Loss; seen as a subjective, rationality test. | “Act in good faith and use commercially reasonable procedures to produce a commercially reasonable result”; an objective test. |
| Flexibility in Crisis | Market Quotation could be unworkable in illiquid markets. | Designed to be more flexible, allowing use of internal models and other market data when quotes are unavailable. |
| Inclusion of Hedging Costs | Less explicit, though could be included under “Loss.” | Explicitly allows for the inclusion of costs related to terminating, liquidating, or re-establishing hedges. |

This evolution reflects a market-wide move towards greater objectivity, transparency, and robustness in the management of [counterparty default](https://prime.greeks.live/area/counterparty-default/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite). The 2002 framework provides a more resilient mechanism that is better suited to withstand the pressures of a systemic crisis, ensuring that the strategic goals of credit risk reduction and market stability are effectively executed.

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## References

- International Swaps and Derivatives Association. “The Importance of Close-Out Netting.” ISDA Research Notes, no. 1, 2010.

- International Swaps and Derivatives Association. “Navigating Bankruptcy in Digital Asset Markets ▴ Netting and Collateral Enforceability.” ISDA, January 2023.

- Holland & Knight LLP. “Derivatives and Bankruptcy Safe Harbors.” Holland & Knight, 2013.

- Walker Morris. “ISDA Master Agreements and the calculation of close-out payments.” Walker Morris, 19 April 2018.

- International Swaps and Derivatives Association. “Enforceability of close-out netting is the single most important legal requirement for safe and efficient derivatives markets.” ISDA, 2019.

- “Netting, Close-Out and Related Aspects.” AnalystPrep, 9 August 2023.

- “Payment Netting vs. Close-Out Netting.” Investopedia, 2023.

- “Close-out netting.” The Jolly Contrarian, 27 May 2025.

- GLA & Company. “Close-out Netting and related Collateral Arrangements Regulation.” GLA & Company, 18 May 2025.

- Number Analytics. “Mastering Netting Agreements in Bankruptcy.” Number Analytics, 23 June 2025.

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## Reflection

The architecture of the ISDA Master Agreement provides a powerful lesson in systemic design. It demonstrates how a carefully constructed legal framework can impose order on a potentially chaotic environment, transforming a web of bilateral exposures into a single, manageable risk. The principles of the single agreement, the flawed asset, and enforceable netting are not merely contractual terms; they are components of a risk management operating system for the entire OTC derivatives market. As you evaluate your own firm’s operational framework, consider where single points of failure exist.

How does your system architecture perform under stress? The ISDA agreement’s true strength lies not in its complexity, but in the elegant simplicity of its solution to a profound systemic challenge. It provides a blueprint for how to build resilience through intelligent design.

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## Glossary

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## Isda Master Agreement

Meaning ▴ The ISDA Master Agreement is a standardized contractual framework for privately negotiated over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives transactions, establishing common terms for a wide array of financial instruments. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/close-out-netting/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Close-Out Netting

Meaning ▴ Close-out netting is a contractual mechanism within financial agreements, typically master agreements, designed to consolidate all mutual obligations between two counterparties into a single net payment upon the occurrence of a specified termination event, such as default or insolvency. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-key-differences-between-a-prime-brokerage-agreement-and-an-isda-master-agreement/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Master Agreement

A Prime Brokerage Agreement is a centralized service contract; an ISDA Master Agreement is a standardized bilateral derivatives protocol. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/single-agreement/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Single Agreement

Meaning ▴ A Single Agreement, in the context of institutional digital asset derivatives, denotes a master contractual framework established between two parties that governs all current and future transactions of a specified type. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/flawed-asset/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Flawed Asset

Meaning ▴ A flawed asset is defined as an instrument whose inherent structural characteristics or prevailing market microstructure introduce measurable inefficiencies and predictable deviations from optimal performance benchmarks. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/otc-derivatives/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Otc Derivatives

Meaning ▴ OTC Derivatives are bilateral financial contracts executed directly between two counterparties, outside the regulated environment of a centralized exchange. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/credit-risk/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Credit Risk

Meaning ▴ Credit risk quantifies the potential financial loss arising from a counterparty's failure to fulfill its contractual obligations within a transaction. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/non-defaulting-party/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Non-Defaulting Party

Meaning ▴ The Non-Defaulting Party designates the entity within a bilateral or multilateral contractual agreement, particularly in digital asset derivatives, that remains in full compliance with its obligations and terms when a counterparty fails to meet its own, thereby triggering a default event. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/early-termination/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Early Termination

Meaning ▴ A contractual provision or systemic mechanism enabling pre-scheduled cessation of a derivative instrument or financial agreement prior to its original maturity. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/commercially-reasonable-procedures/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Commercially Reasonable Procedures

Meaning ▴ Commercially Reasonable Procedures defines the standard of conduct for actions taken within a financial context, mandating diligence and adherence to prevailing market practices and conditions. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-do-courts-interpret-commercially-reasonable-procedures-in-close-out-amount-calculations/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Commercially Reasonable Result

Courts interpret "commercially reasonable procedures" as an objective, evidence-based standard for valuing derivative close-outs. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/early-termination-amount/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Early Termination Amount

Meaning ▴ The Early Termination Amount represents the calculated net sum payable by one party to another upon the premature cessation of a derivatives contract or financing agreement, typically triggered by an event of default, force majeure, or other specified termination event. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/payment-netting/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Payment Netting

Meaning ▴ Payment netting constitutes a financial mechanism designed to reduce the gross number of payments between two or more parties to a single, net obligation. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-key-differences-in-calculating-the-termination-amount-for-a-force-majeure-event-versus-an-event-of-default/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Termination Amount

The calculation for an Event of Default is a unilateral risk mitigation tool; for Force Majeure, it is a bilateral, fair-value process. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/2002-isda-master-agreement/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## 2002 Isda Master Agreement

Meaning ▴ The 2002 ISDA Master Agreement represents a standardized bilateral contractual framework for over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives transactions. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/in-what-ways-can-the-valuation-of-terminated-derivatives-be-disputed-during-a-default/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Terminated Transactions

Disputing a terminated derivative's value involves a forensic audit of the close-out process and its commercial reasonableness. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/determining-party/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Determining Party

Meaning ▴ The Determining Party is the designated entity, system component, or algorithmic agent possessing the final and binding authority to initiate, validate, or conclude a specific event, transaction, or state transition within a defined operational framework. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/2002-isda/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## 2002 Isda

Meaning ▴ The 2002 ISDA Master Agreement constitutes a standardized contractual framework, widely adopted within the over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives market, establishing foundational terms for bilateral derivatives transactions. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/commercially-reasonable/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Commercially Reasonable

Meaning ▴ Commercially Reasonable refers to actions, terms, or conditions that a prudent party would undertake or accept in a similar business context, aiming to achieve a desired outcome efficiently and effectively while considering prevailing market conditions, industry practices, and available alternatives. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/market-quotation/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Market Quotation

Meaning ▴ A market quotation represents the current executable bid and ask prices for a specific financial instrument, typically accompanied by the corresponding tradable sizes or market depth at various price levels. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/good-faith/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Good Faith

Meaning ▴ Good Faith, in a financial and operational context, denotes the adherence to honest intent and absence of fraudulent or deceptive conduct during contractual agreements and transactional processes. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/counterparty-default/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Counterparty Default

Meaning ▴ Counterparty Default refers to the failure of a party to a financial transaction to fulfill its contractual obligations, such as delivering assets, making payments, or settling positions. </a>

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## Discover More

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### [How Does the Close-Out Amount in the 2002 ISDA Agreement Improve upon the 1992 Version?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-does-the-close-out-amount-in-the-2002-isda-agreement-improve-upon-the-1992-version/)
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The 2002 ISDA Agreement replaces subjective valuation with an objective, commercially reasonable standard, enhancing systemic stability.

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### [How Does the 2002 ISDA Standard Affect the Likelihood of Legal Disputes?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-does-the-2002-isda-standard-affect-the-likelihood-of-legal-disputes/)
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The 2002 ISDA Agreement reduces legal disputes by systemizing counterparty obligations within a single, enforceable framework.

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### [What Are the Primary Legal Risks in a 1992 ISDA Closeout?](https://options.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-primary-legal-risks-in-a-1992-isda-closeout/)
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The primary legal risks in a 1992 ISDA closeout center on the enforceability of netting and the calculation of the final settlement amount.

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### [How Does the Close-Out Amount Calculation Differ from the 1992 Loss Method?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-does-the-close-out-amount-calculation-differ-from-the-1992-loss-method/)
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The Close-out Amount mandates an objective, market-verifiable process, while the 1992 Loss method permits a subjective, internal one.

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### [What Is the Role of the ISDA Master Agreement in Mitigating Cherry-Picking Risk?](https://options.greeks.live/question/what-is-the-role-of-the-isda-master-agreement-in-mitigating-cherry-picking-risk/)
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The ISDA Master Agreement contractually binds all transactions into a single legal unit, executing a close-out netting protocol upon default.

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### [How Did the 2002 Isda Master Agreement Attempt to Fix the 1992 Version’s Ambiguities?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-did-the-2002-isda-master-agreement-attempt-to-fix-the-1992-versions-ambiguities/)
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The 2002 ISDA Agreement replaced the 1992 version's ambiguities with objective, process-driven protocols for greater market stability.

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### [How Does the Concept of Close-Out Netting under the ISDA Master Agreement Enhance the Effectiveness of the CSA?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-does-the-concept-of-close-out-netting-under-the-isda-master-agreement-enhance-the-effectiveness-of-the-csa/)
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Close-out netting provides the definitive, legally-enforced net exposure that the CSA is designed to pre-emptively collateralize.

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### [How Does the Close-Out Amount Affect the Calculation of Exposure in a Derivatives Transaction?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-does-the-close-out-amount-affect-the-calculation-of-exposure-in-a-derivatives-transaction/)
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The close-out amount crystallizes a derivative's exposure, converting a dynamic risk metric into a single, legally enforceable net obligation.

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### [Can a Determining Party Choose the Most Favorable Outcome within a Reasonable Range?](https://options.greeks.live/question/can-a-determining-party-choose-the-most-favorable-outcome-within-a-reasonable-range/)
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A Determining Party must act within an objectively reasonable range and cannot simply choose the most favorable outcome.

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