Global Derivatives Market Insights & Analysis

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Coverage of trading venues, new contracts, and evolving structures across global derivatives markets.

ICE reports 3% bump in revenue to third quarter record

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) has reported revenue up 3% year-on-year in the third quarter despite flat performance in the US group's exchanges segment.

Date published: 30 Oct 2025

LME launches consultation to extend anti-stockpiling rules

The London Metal Exchange (LME) has moved to extend temporary front-month lending rules introduced in June amid concerns about low stocks in its warehouse network.

Date published: 30 Oct 2025

Most clearers still concerned about exchanges running FCMs - Acuiti

Most US Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs) remain concerned about exchanges moving into the FCM space due to conflicts of interest, a new study has found.

Date published: 30 Oct 2025

Featured Reports

Featured Reports provide an in-depth view on key industry events and market trends

Clarity For Complex Markets: Asia Derivatives Focus

Asia’s derivatives markets are rapidly evolving, shaped by regulation, technology, and investor behaviour. Access insights from APAC’s leading financial hubs.

Read time: 20 min

US Derivatives Market: Regulation, Geopolitics, Technology & Investor Behaviour

Insights on the 2025 US derivatives market, covering regulation, trading trends, and geopolitical impacts from FOW’s expert analysis.

Read time: 15 min

FOW Spotlight

Regular Spotlights will highlight a specific and topical industry theme with timely and curated content including articles, blogs, webinars etc.

ANALYSIS: CME calls for regulatory clarity on sports events contracts

The head of CME Group has called for guidance from the US government on sports contracts, as the exchange prepares to launch an events market with partner FanDuel later this year.

Read time: 3 min

ANALYSIS: SGX weighs opportunities, in rates and new products

Singapore Exchange is booming this year led by the Asian group’s equity, foreign exchange (FX) and commodity derivatives products but the exchange is also exploring opportunities in interest rate derivatives and other new products.

Read time: 4 min

Lord Stanley Fink discusses implied pricing in volatile markets

Lord Stanley Fink, the former head of Man Group, has argued investors should use implied rather than historical pricing models in extreme market conditions like those seen in recent months.

Read time: 2 min