The structure of the derivatives industry

Despite setbacks in 1994, more and more asset managers are appreciating the usefulness of derivative instruments in achieving their risk-return objectives. However, there is a lack of understanding of how the derivatives industry works and more specifically about how its structure is evolving to mee...

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Published in:Global investor 1998-02 (109), p.49
Main Author: Benhenni, Robert
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Bargaining
Brand loyalty
Brokers
Competitive advantage
Corporate profits
Credit ratings
Customers
Derivatives
Economies of scale
Financial institutions
Hedging
Industry profiles
Institutional investments
Integrated approach
International finance
Over the counter trading
Power
Securities industry
Volatility
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Summary:Despite setbacks in 1994, more and more asset managers are appreciating the usefulness of derivative instruments in achieving their risk-return objectives. However, there is a lack of understanding of how the derivatives industry works and more specifically about how its structure is evolving to meet the challenges of a volatile financial environment. As the derivatives market is becoming commoditized and margins are running thin, a more customer-focused integrated approach to providing derivatives would allow a bank more access to those opportunities for structured customized packages where margins are high.
ISSN:0951-3604