Asia now the world's biggest regulated derivatives market, FIA says

Asia overtook North America as the biggest exchange-traded derivatives market for the first time during the first half of the year. And the exchange derivatives market may continue growing after the Dodd-Frank Act and other regulatory reforms, market experts say

exchange-ticker

The Asia Pacific has overtaken North America as the world's biggest exchange-traded derivatives market, according to research by Washington-based the Futures Industry Association (FIA).

During the first half of the year, volumes in Asia Pacific accounted for 38% of the global total, exceeding the 33% volume by North America based on the number of contracts, while Europe took 22% during the same period, according to derivatives data from 76 exchanges worldwide.

It is the first time Asia has

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 copy this content. Please contact info@risk.net to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Risk.net? View our subscription options

Most read articles loading...

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a Risk.net account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an individual account here