Part 7Derivative contracts
Chapter 2Contracts to which this Part applies
Introduction
575Overview of Chapter
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This Chapter makes provision about the contracts to which this Part applies.
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In particular, it—
a
contains a definition of “derivative contract” (see section 576),
b
contains other definitions (such as “relevant contract”, “option”, “future” and “contract for differences”) which are used in determining whether a contract is a derivative contract (see sections 577 to 583),
c
makes provision about cases in which companies are treated as parties to relevant contracts (see sections 584 to 586),
d
provides for certain contracts and transactions to be treated as derivative contracts (see sections 587 and 588), and
e
provides for certain contracts to be treated as not being derivative contracts because of their underlying subject matter (see sections 589 to 593).