Discover how equity derivatives work, their uses in hedging and speculation, and see examples of these financial instruments like options and futures.

An economic derivative is a financial contract where payouts depend on future economic indicators. It helps manage risk and speculate on economic forecasts.

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Derivatives are financial instruments whose value is derived from one or more underlying assets or securities (e.g., a stock, bond, currency, or index). A derivative is a contract that derives its ...

Changes in the way derivative valuations are determined and accounted for has led to an expansion in the Treasurer’s roles and responsibilities. With ninety-four percent of the world’s largest ...

However, larger banks can face the same issues with outdated technology and despite the deeper pockets it can be easier to hand over parts of the business as HSBC UK did to Delta Capita earlier in the ...

The first half of 2025 saw capital inflows shift heavily to BTC. Most of the price action hinged on the derivative market, where institutions moved in, tempering the influence of crypto-native traders ...