Derivatives

295 white papers and resources

Risk Library provides derivatives white papers which consider current issues and thinking, market conditions and how derivatives can be used to their best effect. In Business, a derivative is a form of contract where its value is derived from the value of underlying assets. Derivatives can be used to both hedge risk and for speculation. The most common types of derivatives are futures, options, forwards and swaps.

Leveraging data in e-FX trading

In a world where electronic trading has infiltrated virtually every aspect of today’s FX market, having access to data and the means to interpret it are fundamental components of a successful e-FX strategy, writes Daniel Chambers, head of Data & Analytics at BidFX.

Outrunning risk with cloud

Supercharged risks are running circles around banking risk models. Here’s how the cloud can keep you one step ahead. Download the latest whitepaper, written by intel, SAS and Microsoft industry experts and learn about several principles to guide a banks approach to introduce cloud-based risk…