Derivia Intelligence Events: 2024 Round Up

Derivia Intelligence represents the powerful combination of two established businesses - FOW and SRP - both market leaders in the provision of critical data and market intelligence to the world’s leading investment banks, asset managers, other financial institutions, and service providers.

Our specialist industry knowledge and proprietary intelligence also informs and underpins our annual programme of high quality, global industry events focused on the futures and options and structured products markets.

2024 Events: 9 conferences, 7 major financial centres, 6 Awards programmes, 2,000+ senior executives and industry professionals, 300+ thought leaders and guest speakers.

Whether working in equity, FX, commodity or fixed-income businesses, participants come away from Derivia events informed by focused market intelligence and insights, gleaned first hand from industry leaders, on prevailing trends and challenges shaping regional and global markets. Beyond the formal event programme, Derivia’s events are a trusted and valuable environment for senior executives, investors, traders and other decision makers, to connect, engage and explore opportunities.

Our first event in the Middle East took place in November 2024 in Dubai, bringing 200+ senior professionals from investment banks, asset managers, distributors, fintechs and service providers together with a prestigious line up of industry leaders from MENA, Europe and around the world.

Not only was this our first event in the Middle East, it was the first joint SRP and FOW event. Focused programme streams, keynotes and panels explored opportunities and challenges in the MENA financial landscape, how to navigate specific regional challenges and the growth potential of this fast growing and important financial marketplace.=

“A really interesting event and a great chance to network with industry peers, customers and stakeholders…highly recommended.”  Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange

“A very well organized first event, covering all relevant topics in this region.” FTSE

“Quality of discussions, networking opportunities and expertise showcased at this exceptional event truly set this conference apart…a must attend for anyone looking to stay ahead of the field.”  Al Ramz Capital

Trading India Mumbai gathered more than 260 market participants for a day of quality, market-driven content and valuable networking. Key figures representing all aspects of the region's financial industry took part, covering a diverse range of topics, including India’s economic outlook, recent market regulations, foreign and domestic equity and commodity markets, regional advances in trading technology and investment opportunities in GIFT City.

Barendra Khumar Bhoi, RBI Chair Professor at Utkal University, and Former Principal Adviser at RBI, delivered the opening keynote speech, offering crucial insights into current themes and issues affecting India’s economy, the derivatives industry and beyond.

“A great event to gain insights into trading trends in Indian markets, and also to network to expand the business into multiple things.” Ploutos Quant Research Private Limited

“A great forum to meet like-minded professionals and hear their views.” Mirae Asset Capital Markets India

In September 2024, over 180 market participants came together in New Orleans for the 13th annual SRP Americas conference, a prestigious industry event for America’s structured products and index annuity markets. From the Day 1 Masterclass to the main conference, participants learned from local and global market leaders and gained first hand insights about structured product innovation and market opportunity. Other conversations included best practices for portfolio management; innovation and growth in indexing; building a product series and understanding macro impacts on structured product environments. It also hosted the annual SRP Americas 2024 Awards event to celebrate ‘best in class’ distributors, issuers, service providers and innovators.

“A great opportunity to connect with industry practitioners, clients and friends. The structured products market is a big area of focus for us and we were delighted to take part.” Head of Structured Products, Bloomberg

Over 300 attendees from the APAC derivatives ecosystem came together to hear from thought leaders and market experts on the changing macro environment, heightened geopolitical tensions and climate and environmental challenges and opportunities. A packed programme also embraced regional and global investment outlooks, diversification and risk management challenges and strategies, evolving derivatives market structure, commodities and energy transition and index, ETF and digital asset innovations.

Participants also enjoyed the physical networking opportunities to connect with peers and make new business contacts from across the continent.

In February 2025, FOW Trading London will showcase a new event format: A half day (morning) event providing expert insights into the dynamic and growing European interest rate market. Industry-critical discussions will address the impact and influence of EMIR 3.0 on European trading and clearing, emergence of the Euro Short-Term Rate (ESTR) market, and increased market activity from changing UK and European interest rates.

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This 3 day event, starting as always with a Masterclass on Day 1, will bring together and connect professionals dedicated to driving the growth of Europe’s structured products industry. Over the 3-day programme, over 400 industry participants will discuss the latest trends and developments in structured products, and explore portfolio management best practice from all angles and formats.

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Now in its 15th edition, this flagship annual event will once again bring together leaders from the European derivatives industry and beyond. Key topics for this year include navigating regulatory changes in European derivatives, managing volatility and risk, and the rise of digital assets, among others.

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Returning for its 4th year, SRP China focuses on the latest trends in structured products and the increasing interest from both domestic and international investors. The event will feature expert speakers from prestigious institutions, offering insights into China’s equity derivatives landscape, macroeconomic impacts, payoff trends, and innovative tech solutions to enhance buy-side engagement.

The event will conclude with the distinguished SRP China Awards Ceremony.

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In 2025 we look forward to welcoming you to a Derivia Intelligence event, with even more expert contributors and participants expected to take an active part in our first class, focused, global event programme.