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Asia-Pacific holds untapped derivatives trading potential if local regulatory and counterparty challenges can be overcome

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Derivatives volumes in Asia-Pacific (APAC) are growing at a considerable rate – contrasting declines in Europe and marginal growth in the US – presenting increased opportunities for European proprietary trading firms and hedge funds. This is creating a virtuous circle of growth that is set to continue.”

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A look into the centrally cleared future

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Clearing obligations will become stricter, with enhanced oversight of margin requirements and risk management processes. Despite these new potentially arduous compliance pressures, trading desks are also likely to benefit from reduced counterparty risk and improved market confidence thanks to the changes. Rowe Price.

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Keeping ESG commercial

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Joining the industry after graduating from business school at the age of 20, Papanichola has an impressive track record that spans across five hedge funds and two banks. My key takeaway from those guys was that the core foundation of trading isn’t about buying and selling.

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Unpacking the 20 most impact financial regulations from the last 20 years

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These measures included mandates for constraints on proprietary trading (known as the Volcker Rule), and enhanced supervision of derivatives markets, as well as increased capital reserves. These measures aim to mitigate liquidity risks and bolster banks’ ability to meet their obligations during market disruptions.