Where there is volatility, there is often a trading opportunity
US stocks have risen this year, but traders are hedging against big swings induced by Trump’s erratic policymaking
Intervention to curb options trading has brought down volumes by 70%
German watchdog BaFin set to conclude its own investigation in coming weeks
Some want their portfolio to take cover with cash or gold — for others, it’s a huge buying opportunity
European Commission wants to prolong existing arrangements that benefit City of London
Move demonstrates manager’s new determination to democratise alternatives and could be timely, analysts say
Sharp deviations have appeared in expected returns of two leveraged funds amid surge in bets
Mini-budget and pandemic showed need for more frequent reporting, regulator says
Buyer of 3 per cent of world’s coffee holds less than $200mn in fixed-price contracts, down from $1bn in 2019
From cleaning up after Lehman Brothers to early bets on Bitcoin, DRW has become an industry colossus
Derivatives traders warn of potential ‘conflicts of interest’ as Chicago group gains licence
Despite poor returns in recent years, analysts say people could be missing out on their long-term investment potential
In the months leading up to election day, people from around the world have placed millions of dollars in wagers on who will be the next American president
New market entrants switch focus to offering leveraged bets
Obsession with odds spawned a trading giant — and shaped the industry’s approach to markets
Iran launches missiles into Israel following IDF ground offensive in Lebanon
Regulator aims to clamp down on country’s retail trading mania
Traders opt for complex derivative bets instead of predicting who will win, as November vote takes centre stage in markets
US futures exchange launches contracts for raw material used in electric vehicle chargers
Offices targeted in two countries as Brussels scrutinises derivatives market for potential anti-competitive practices
Bank of England’s credibility under fire from Chicago in battle with New York
Derivatives regulator sets basic standards amid concerns about greenwashing and ineffective offsets
Investors could be in for a rude awakening
Prediction markets have exploded, but regulators are hitting the brakes on politics betting
