Legal Opinions

SIFMA hosts all legal opinions related to the Master Repurchase Agreement (MRA); Master Securities Loan Agreement (MSLA); and Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreement (MSFTA).

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Netting and enforceability opinions for the Master Repurchase Agreement (MRA).

Netting and general enforceability opinions for the Master Securities Loan Agreement (MSLA).

Netting and general enforceability opinions for the Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreement (MSFTA).