Last Chance to Register: Stay at the Forefront of Asia’s Derivatives Markets with FOW Asia 2026
16th September, 2026
Join FOW Asia 2026 as the region’s derivatives leaders come together this month to explore the forces reshaping trading, risk management and market infrastructure across Asia Pacific. From geopolitical uncertainty and regulatory change to AI adoption and cross-border market access, APAC’s derivatives landscape is evolving rapidly. Are you prepared for the opportunities and challenges ahead?
FOW Asia 2026 (formerly Trading Asia) returns to Hong Kong on September 24 and will bring together senior decision-makers from across the derivatives community, including buy-side institutions, trading firms, brokers, technology providers, regulators, exchanges and more. Expect candid debate, regional market intelligence, and direct access to the ecosystem’s changemakers.
Three Reasons You Can’t Miss FOW Asia 2026:
Gain Critical Insights into Regulation, Risk and Market Evolution
As derivatives markets across Asia continue to evolve, firms are navigating changing regulatory frameworks, shifting market structures and growing geopolitical complexity.
The event opens with a keynote interview on The Regulatory Horizon for APAC Derivatives, featuring Tom Jenkins, Senior Director, Intermediaries at the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), offering valuable perspectives on the future direction of regulation across the region.
Throughout the day, expert-led discussions will examine the biggest forces influencing derivatives trading, including geopolitical tensions, market volatility, changing monetary policy environments and the growing demand for sophisticated hedging strategies across asset classes. Attendees will hear from leading market participants including representatives from UBS, Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), Interactive Brokers, Straits Financial, Barclays, Schroders, Standard Chartered, HSBC Asset Management, Nuvama, EEX and many more.
Explore the Technologies, Products and Markets Shaping the Future
Innovation is transforming every aspect of derivatives trading.
Dedicated sessions will explore how artificial intelligence is moving from experimentation to core market infrastructure, with leaders from Interactive Brokers, Dhan and Straits Financial discussing its impact on trading, execution, risk management and compliance, as well as where the next wave of innovation may emerge.
The agenda also examines the future of cross-border trading and access to China, with speakers from Huatai Futures, Orient Futures, COFCO Futures and Abaxx Exchange exploring connectivity, liquidity and regional market opportunities. Meanwhile, experts from Marex, Temasek, European Energy Exchange (EEX), SMC Global and Phillip Nova will discuss the evolving landscape for metals, energy and power markets, and the new hedging strategies emerging alongside the energy transition.
Discussions will also focus on market structure, clearing and collateral, and the convergence of traditional and digital derivatives markets, featuring perspectives from Barclays, MUFG, Globe Capital Markets and more. Speakers from Schroders, HSBC Asset Management, Direxion Investments and Tricio Advisors will also examine how retail participation is driving product innovation and reshaping equity derivatives markets across Asia.
Connect with Decision-Makers from Across Asia's Derivatives Community
FOW Asia 2026 provides unparalleled opportunities to build relationships with the people shaping the region's markets.
Join senior executives from exchanges, regulators, banks, brokers, asset managers, proprietary trading firms and technology providers throughout a full day of networking, including coffee breaks, lunch and an end-of-day drinks reception.
Whether your focus is trading, clearing, market infrastructure, risk management, regulation or technology, you'll have the opportunity to exchange ideas, discover new opportunities and expand your network with influential industry leaders from across the APAC region.
Don’t Miss Out – Attend for Free*
Join the conversation on the trends, challenges and innovations defining the next chapter of APAC derivatives markets and ensure your business is prepared for what comes next. How will AI, regulation and market volatility redefine derivatives trading across Asia? Find out more at FOW Asia 2026.
Last chance! Register now to secure your place and invite your peers to join this unmissable event in Hong Kong.
*Registration is free for asset managers, hedge funds, pension/insurance/sovereign funds, prop trading firms/CTAs, banks, brokers.
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