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1. ''FX swaps''
In an FX swap contract, the initial exchange of currencies.
In an FX swap contract, the initial exchange of currencies.


(To be re-exchanged later in the 'far leg').
The currencies are re-exchanged later in the 'far leg'.
 
 
2. ''Repurchase agreements''
 
In a securities repurchase agreement ('repo'), the initial exchange of securities, to be re-exchanged later in the 'closing leg' or 'far leg'.





Revision as of 15:46, 25 June 2017

1. FX swaps

In an FX swap contract, the initial exchange of currencies.

The currencies are re-exchanged later in the 'far leg'.


2. Repurchase agreements

In a securities repurchase agreement ('repo'), the initial exchange of securities, to be re-exchanged later in the 'closing leg' or 'far leg'.


See also