Koch smooths volatile waters
Koch has marketed the first energy volatility swap in a deal with hedge fund Centaurus, a move the oil trader hopes will increase its share in options marketsand attract more hedge funds to the energy business. JamesOckenden reports
Wichita can also boast some history with regard to the energy business. On theoutskirts of the city, surrounded by cornfields, lies the headquarters of KochIndustries, which traded the first ever oil swap – through Chase Manhattanbank
Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.
To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@risk.net or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.risk.net/subscribe
You are currently unable to print this content. Please contact info@risk.net to find out more.
You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@risk.net to find out more.
Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.
As outlined in our terms and conditions, https://www.infopro-digital.com/terms-and-conditions/subscriptions/ (point 2.4), printing is limited to a single copy.
If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@risk.net
Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.
You may share this content using our article tools. As outlined in our terms and conditions, https://www.infopro-digital.com/terms-and-conditions/subscriptions/ (clause 2.4), an Authorised User may only make one copy of the materials for their own personal use. You must also comply with the restrictions in clause 2.5.
If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@risk.net
More on Markets
Shanghai Clearing House urged to take bond collateral for FX trades
Dealers complain that feeble interest rate paid on cash margin raises cost of clearing
BofA’s e-FX rebuild pulls it closer to rivals
Deploying its equities tech stack, bank seeks to get ahead of the pack with its algo and e-FX offerings
Corporates look to tackle unhedgeable inflation indexes
As inflation risks mount for corporates, some are finding their exposures are linked to niche indexes
Talking Heads 2024: All eyes on US equities
How the tech-driven S&P 500 surge has impacted thinking at five market participants
Hedge funds pile into short volatility QIS options
New twist on capturing vol premium remains popular despite mixed performance in August vol spike
Exotic FX derivatives bets in play as US election vol jumps
Forward volatility agreements see profits for funds; new trades include vol knockouts
CGB steepener trade gains traction amid PBoC actions
Stimulus measures and warnings on long-dated yields have seen basis more than double since March
New benchmark to give Philippine peso swaps a fillip, post-Isda add
Isda to include new PHP overnight rate and Indonesia’s Indonia in its next definitions update
