CDS Transaction

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

CDS Transaction. A Credit Derivative Swap transaction in which one party pays a fee for credit protection and another commits to enter into the contingent transaction if a Credit Event takes place.

This is embodied in a Fee Leg.

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