ISDA conducted end user survey to get more insight into the derivative uses by end users.Biggest highlight is OTC derivatives are not going away and almost eighty seven percent of respondents thinks that OTC derivative are very important or important. Almost eighty percent of respondents thinks that either their uses of OTC derivative are going to be same or will increase in future. Important to know that for what purpose end users uses the OTC derivatives.
It is clear that firms uses derivatives to manage or reduce uncertainty and these derivatives are getting used as important risk management tool. “It is clear that end-users around the globe see OTC derivatives as vital risk management tools and expect to continue using them to hedge their risk,” said Scott O’Malia, ISDA Chief Executive Officer. “End-users realize the benefits of the regulatory reforms that are currently being put in place, but they’re worried about the effects of market fragmentation on liquidity and cost.”
- Sixty five percent of respondents uses OTC derivatives for managing exposures (to currencies, commodities, credit, etc.) so that firm can maintain and improve pricing, operating expenses and returns.
- Forty seven percent of respondents use these for reducing financing costs and managing the cost of capital that firm borrows to invest in our business
- Forty five percent of respondents use these derivatives for hedging exposures in international markets to maintain and enhance their competitiveness.
- Thirty percent of respondents uses derivatives to hedging risks of new activities and investments so my firm can effectively invest for growth
It is clear that firms uses derivatives to manage or reduce uncertainty and these derivatives are getting used as important risk management tool. “It is clear that end-users around the globe see OTC derivatives as vital risk management tools and expect to continue using them to hedge their risk,” said Scott O’Malia, ISDA Chief Executive Officer. “End-users realize the benefits of the regulatory reforms that are currently being put in place, but they’re worried about the effects of market fragmentation on liquidity and cost.”
The survey also highlights that the top three concerns for end-users regarding their ability to use derivatives include: increased costs of hedging (60%), the scope of cross-border derivatives regulations (44%) and uncertainty about regulations in their firm’s principal business regions (38%).
Total 125 firms responding to the survey, 28% were non-financial corporates and 55% were financial institutions.
Total 125 firms responding to the survey, 28% were non-financial corporates and 55% were financial institutions.
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