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{{nuts|equity derivatives|12.9(a)(ii)}}
{{nuts|equity derivatives|12.9(a)(ii)}}
==={{eqderivprov|Shares}} versus {{eqderivprov|Hedge Positions}}===
==={{eqderivprov|Shares}} versus {{eqderivprov|Hedge Positions}}===
Common to see references in (x) to “{{eqderivprov|Shares}}” replaced by the slightly wider {{eqderivprov|{{eqderivprov|Hedge Positions}}}}. Not objectionable. Uber pedants may also try to argue that there should be some obligation on the Hedgine Party to take reasonable steps to avoid a change of law. This is silly, [[Chicken Licken]] behaviour. Resist it, but [[I'm not going to die in a ditch about it|don’t die in a ditch about it]].
Common to see references in (x) to “{{eqderivprov|Shares}}” replaced by the slightly wider {{eqderivprov|Hedge Positions}}. Not objectionable. Uber pedants may also try to argue that there should be some obligation on the Hedgine Party to take reasonable steps to avoid a change of law. This is silly, [[Chicken Licken]] behaviour. Resist it, but [[I'm not going to die in a ditch about it|don’t die in a ditch about it]].
===Omission of “material increase in costs” limb===
===Omission of “material increase in costs” limb===
The industry has generally moved to omit the “{{eqderivprov|Increased Cost of Hedging}}” aspects of this definition (because it is dealt with there). You may see this expressed as: "Applicable, provided that section {{eqderivprov|12.9(a)(ii)(Y)}} of the Equity Definitions does not apply." See also, for example, the [[2007 European Master Equity Derivatives Confirmation Agreement]], which provides the following:
The industry has generally moved to omit the “{{eqderivprov|Increased Cost of Hedging}}” aspects of this definition (because it is dealt with there). You may see this expressed as: "Applicable, provided that section {{eqderivprov|12.9(a)(ii)(Y)}} of the Equity Definitions does not apply." See also, for example, the [[2007 European Master Equity Derivatives Confirmation Agreement]], which provides the following: