Today, forward contracts can be for any commodity, in any amount, and delivered at any time. Due to the customization of these products they are traded over-the-counter (OTC) or off-exchange. These types of contracts are not centrally cleared and therefore have a higher rate of default risk.
Forward rate agreements (FRAs) are contracts for difference. They are traded in the over-the-counter (bilateral or non-exchange) market.
A forward contract usually has only one specified delivery date, whereas a futures contract has a range of delivery dates. The forward contract is a custom-made or tailor-made contract, whereas a future contract is standardized in quantity, quality, and delivery date.
The forwards vs. futures distinction lies in their trading methods, as forwards are traded over the counter while futures are traded on an exchange. Futures contracts are traded on exchanges and are standardized and regulated.
Forward Contracts can broadly be classified as 'Fixed Date Forward Contracts' and 'Option Forward Contracts'. In Fixed Date Forward Contracts, the buying/selling of foreign exchange takes place at a specified future date i.e. a fixed maturity date.
An example of a forward contract would be a trader who enters into a contract to buy 10 million U.S. dollars in exchange for euros, at a rate of 1.2030, with settlement to occur in three months.
Equity Contract means a contract which is valued on the basis of the value of underlying equities or equity indices and includes related derivative contracts.
How long does a UCC filing last? A UCC-1 filing is good for five years. After five years, it is considered lapsed and no longer valid.
First, the debtor must send an authenticated demand to the secured party. The demand should be sent to the name/address of the secured party as indicated on the financing statement. The secured party has 20 days to either terminate the filing or send a termination statement to the debtor that the debtor can then file.