Global Derivatives Market Insights & Analysis

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Gold implied volatility hits five year high on trading flurry – Cboe

A record rally in gold prices last week followed by a easing of US-Chinese tensions led to a five-year spike in gold volatility, according to Cboe Global Markets.

Date published: 21 Oct 2025

SGX eyes new 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.

Date published: 21 Oct 2025

ISDA targets consistency in derivatives margin and collateral

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA)'s chief has stressed three areas where the trade body is aiming to promote greater consistency and efficiency in derivatives market.

Date published: 21 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.

SGX eyes new opportunities, in rates and 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

Sigma hires former Goldman MD Spooner to run Dubai

Sigma Broking has hired Howard Spooner, a former managing director at Goldman Sachs, Barclays and Deutsche Bank, to run the broking firm’s growing Middle East business.

Read time: 1 min