DERIVATIVES AWARDS
The only derivatives awards recognising outstanding market participants from across Europe, Asia and the Americas
Winners chosen by a pitch process
DERIVATIVES AWARDS
The only derivatives awards recognising outstanding market participants from across Europe, Asia and the Americas
Winners chosen by a pitch process
The Derivatives Awards recognise leading banks, brokers, service providers, law firms, exchanges, and other key players for their contributions to the derivatives market.
Uniquely, the winners are chosen by a two-step process: a nomination process to shape the shortlists, followed by a live pitch, in which shortlisted candidates present directly to GlobalCapital to make their case to win their award category.
Each year, two award ceremonies are held to celebrate achievements across the global derivatives market — one for Europe & Asia, and another for the Americas.
Each ceremony brings together more than 100 senior professionals to network and celebrate. The winners are revealed live at the ceremony, and the following day on the GlobalCapital website.
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GoldenTree is an employee-owned, global asset management firm that specializes in opportunities across the credit universe in sectors such as high yield bonds, leveraged loans, private credit, distressed debt, structured credit, emerging markets, real estate, private equity and credit-themed equities. GoldenTree was founded in 2000 and is one of the largest independent asset managers focused on credit. GoldenTree manages nearly $60 billion for institutional investors including leading public and corporate pensions, endowments, foundations, insurance companies and sovereign wealth funds.
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The Derivatives Awards focus on innovation, growth and work to improve the derivatives industry, as well as extraordinary effort on behalf of clients. The winners of the are chosen based on a two-stage process. In February, those active in the derivatives industry are invited to submit a written entry to put themselves forward for inclusion in the shortlists. Market participants are also given the opportunity to nominate other entities to be shortlisted.
Using these entries and nominations, alongside our own independent research, GlobalCapital will publish a shortlist of nominees for each category in April, from which the winner will be selected. Nominees are invited to pitch to win in each category throughout May and June.
When selecting this year’s winners and nominees, judges will be looking for examples of innovation, growth and work to improve the derivatives industry, as well as extraordinary effort on behalf of clients. Differentiation is key and your submission and pitch should demonstrate how you have stood out from your competitors in your performance, what you offer to clients, or in your strategy
Judges will also be interested in how organisations are future-proofing their businesses in relation to areas such as technology, regulation, market dynamics and ESG.
Before taking part, please ensure you have reviewed the full award guidelines below.
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During the nominations period, organisations are invited to put themselves forward for inclusion in this shortlist. To this, they may either provide a short submission, or respond to our entry questions – detailing any notable developments over the awards judging period of April 1 2024 to March 31 2025.
We also invite participants to nominate other entities. These can either be competitors, or other members of the derivatives ecosystem who have impressed over the year. For example, a bank may nominate a broker, or a law firm a bank. This is optional, but it is your opportunity to play a role in shaping the shortlist.
These submissions and nominations will be used along with our own, independent research to create the shortlist. Those nominated will then be invited to pitch to win in their category.
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Organisations included on the shortlist will be invited to pitch to GlobalCapital to win their category.
Pitch meetings will last around 30 minutes, and organisations with multiple nominations are welcome to cover several categories in a single session. The awards cover the period from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025.
Judging criteria:
When evaluating nominations and pitches, judges will be looking for examples of:- Innovation, growth, and efforts to improve the derivatives industry.
- Outstanding client service.
- Clear evidence of how your organisation has differentiated itself from competitors through performance, strategy and product offering.
- Efforts to future-proof the business, for example in areas such as technology, regulation and ESG.
These criteria apply equally to both the nomination submissions and the pitch meetings. - Innovation, growth, and efforts to improve the derivatives industry.
The categories for the 2025 GlobalCapital Derivatives Awards have been carefully selected to reflect the latest industry trends, changes and key growth areas.
Awards categories are consistent for the Awards celebrating players across Europe and Asia, as well as the Americas.
While the awards categories remain consistent across regions, they are presented separately to highlight achievements and excellence within specific markets. This regional approach ensures more relevant and meaningful recognition for organisations operating globally and across the Americas.
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Global Derivatives House of the Year (no shortlist/pitches)
Derivatives House of the Year: Europe & Asia (no shortlist/pitches)
Equity Derivatives House of the Year: Europe & Asia
FX Derivatives House of the Year: Europe & Asia
Credit Derivatives House of the Year: Europe & Asia
Interest Rate Derivatives House of the Year: Europe & Asia
Structured Products House of the Year: Europe & Asia
Commodity Derivatives Bank of the Year: Europe & Asia
Research & Strategy House of the Year: Europe & Asia
Clearing Bank of the Year: Europe & Asia
Inflation Derivatives House of the Year: Europe & Asia
Derivatives Risk Solutions House of the Year: Europe & Asia
Volatility Derivatives House of the Year: Europe & Asia
Custodian Bank of the Year
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Global Law Firm of the Year – Overall (no shortlist/pitches)
European Law Firm of the Year
Asia-Pacific Law Firm of the Year
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Global Derivatives Exchange of the Year
European Derivatives Exchange of the Year
Asia Pacific Derivatives Exchange of the Year
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Specialist Liquidity Provider of the Year – Europe & Asia
Hedge Fund of the Year
Data and Analytics Vendor of the Year – Europe & Asia
Global Pricing and Valuation Provider of the Year
Global Counterparty Risk Provider of the Year
Global Market Risk Provider of the Year
Regulatory Solutions provider of the Year
Index Product Creator and Developer of the Year
OTC Trading Venue of the Year
Optimisation Service of the Year – Europe & Asia
Placement Agent of the Year
Derivatives Technology Provider of the Year
Digital Asset Service Provider of the Year
Weather Derivatives Service Provider of the Year
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Global Interdealer Broker of the Year (no shortlist/pitches)
Interdealer Broker of the Year – Europe & Asia
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Thought Leader in ESG
Industry Association of the Year
Digital Solution of the Year
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Americas Derivatives House of the Year (no shortlist/pitches)
Canada Derivatives House of the Year
Latin America Derivatives House of the Year
Americas Equity Derivatives House of the Year
Americas Credit Derivatives House of the Year
Americas FX Derivatives House of the Year
Americas Interest Rate Derivatives House of the Year
Americas Structured Products House of the Year
Americas Commodity Derivatives bank of the Year
Americas Research and Strategy House of the Year
Americas Derivatives Clearing Bank of the Year
Americas Inflation Derivatives House of the Year
Americas Derivatives Risk Solutions House of the Year
Americas Volatility Derivatives House of the Year
Custodian Bank of the Year
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Americas Law Firm of the Year – Overall (no shortlist/pitches)
US Law Firm of the Year
Canada Law Firm of the Year
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Global Derivatives Exchange of the Year
Americas Derivatives Exchange of the Year
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Americas Specialist Liquidity Provider of the Year
Hedge Fund of the Year
Americas Data and Analytics Vendor of the Year
Americas Risk Management Advisory Firm of the Year
Regulatory Solutions provider of the Year
Index Product Creator and Developer of the Year
OTC Trading Venue of the Year
Americas Optimisation Service of the Year
Americas Derivatives Clearing House of the Year
Placement Agent of the Year
Americas Swap Execution Facility of the Year
Derivatives Technology Provider of the Year
Digital Asset Service Provider of the Year
Weather Derivatives Service Provider of the Year
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Americas Interdealer Broker of the Year
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Thought Leader in ESG
Industry Association of the Year
Digital Solution of the Year
Congratulations to all our nominees and winners! A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to the GlobalCapital Derivatives Awards through submissions and pitch interviews.
The award winners represent the very best of the talent and innovation driving the global derivatives market forward.
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Global Derivatives House of the YearWinner: Bank of AmericaDerivatives House of the Year: Europe & AsiaWinner: BNP ParibasDerivatives Risk Solutions House of the Year: Europe & AsiaWinner: BNP Paribas
Barclays
HSBC
NatWest
SantanderThought Leader in ESGWinner: BNP ParibasCredit Derivatives House of the Year: Europe & AsiaWinner: Nomura
Bank of America
Barclays
BNP ParibasInterest Rate Derivatives House of the Year: Europe & AsiaWinner: JP Morgan
Nomura
Natixis
NatWest
Société GénéraleCommodity Derivatives Bank of the Year: Europe & AsiaWinner: Natixis
Bank of America
Citi
Standard CharteredEquity Derivatives House of the Year: Europe & AsiaWinner: Natixis
BNP Paribas
Natixis
Société Générale
UBSVolatility Derivatives House of the Year: Europe & AsiaWinner: Société Générale
Barclays
Deutsche BankStructured Products House of the Year: Europe & AsiaWinner: Société Générale
BNP Paribas
HSBC
JP MorganResearch & Strategy House of the Year: Europe & AsiaWinner: UBS
BNP Paribas
HSBC
JP Morgan
NomuraClearing Bank of the Year: Europe & AsiaWinner: Bank of America
Barclays
BNP Paribas
Citi
NomuraFX Derivatives House of the Year: Europe & AsiaWinner: Bank of America
Barclays
Deutsche Bank
HSBC
Natixis
Standard CharteredEmerging Force in DerivativesWinner: NatWestCustodian Bank of the YearWinner: State Street
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Derivatives Clearing House of the Year: Europe & AsiaWinner: LCH
ICE Clear Europe
JSCCDigital Solution of the YearWinner: ISDA Digital Regulatory Reporting
AscentAI
FIS
First Derivative
IONIndustry Association of the YearWinner: ISDA
FIA
SIFMAData and Analytics Vendor of the Year: Europe & AsiaWinner: Fenics Market Data
Numerix
Parameter Solutions
S&P Global
Société GénéraleRegulatory Solutions Provider of the Year: Europe & AsiaWinner: Novatus Global
Droit
JWG Group
LSEG Markets
OpenGammaDerivatives Technology Provider of the Year: Europe & AsiaWinner: Likezero
Cassini
Derivative Path
Quantifi
Transcend StreetOptimisation Service of the Year: Europe & AsiaWinner: Post Trade Solutions by LSEG
Capitolis
OSTTRAOTC Trading Venue of the YearWinner: Fenics Go
Fusion
OTCX
Tradeweb Markets
Trad-XGlobal Risk Management Provider of the YearWinner: Numerix
OpenGamma
Quantifi
S&P Global
Skylight IPVGlobal Pricing and Valuation Provider of the YearWinner: Numerix
Quantifi
S&P Global
Skylight IPVSpecialist Liquidity Provider of the Year: Europe & AsiaWinner: Citadel Securities
Jump Trading
XTX MarketsDigital Asset Service Provider of the YearWinner: Marex
Bosonic
Compass Financial Technologies
Deribit
FTSE RussellHedge Fund of the YearWinner: GoldenTree Asset Management
Citadel
Millenium ManagementIndex Product Creator and Developer of the YearWinner: FTSE Russell
Bloomberg
MSCI
S&P Dow Jones IndicesPlacement Agent of the YearWinner: Stone Mountain Capital
Eaton Partners
Lazard
PJT Park HillWeather Derivatives Service Provider of the YearWinner: Parameter Climate
CME Group
Enel Global Trading
Speedwell Weather
TP ICAPEmerging Force in DerivativesWinner: Skylight IPV
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Global Interdealer Broker of the YearWinner: TP ICAPInterdealer Broker of the Year: Europe & AsiaWinner: TP ICAP
BGC Group
Tradition
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Global Law Firm of the YearWinner: Latham & WatkinsAsia-Pacific Law Firm of the YearWinner: Latham & Watkins
A&O Shearman
Ashurst
Clifford Chance
King & Wood Mallesons
LinklatersEuropean Law Firm of the YearWinner: Clifford Chance
A&O Shearman
Latham & Watkins
Linklaters
Mayer Brown
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Global Derivatives Exchange of the YearWinner: CME Group
CBOE Global Markets
Eurex
ICEEuropean Derivatives Exchange of the YearWinner: Eurex
CME Group
Euronext
ICEAsia Pacific Derivatives Exchange of the YearWinner: HKEX
Bursa Malaysia Derivatives
Berhad
JPX
SGX
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Americas Derivatives House of the YearWinner: Bank of AmericaCanada Derivatives House of the YearWinner: CIBC Capital Markets
RBC Capital Markets
TD SecuritiesLatin America Derivatives House of the YearWinner: Santander
BBVA
BNP ParibasAmericas Equity Derivatives House of the YearWinner: Bank of America
Citi
Morgan StanleyAmericas Credit Derivatives House of the YearWinner: Barclays
Bank of America
CitiAmericas FX Derivatives House of the YearWinner: Citi
Bank of America
J.P. MorganAmericas Interest Rate Derivatives House of the YearWinner: Citi
Bank of America
J.P. Morgan
Morgan StanleyAmericas Structured Products House of the YearWinner: Société Générale
BNP Paribas
J.P. MorganAmericas Commodity Derivatives Bank of the YearWinner: Bank of America
Citi
Morgan StanleyAmericas Research and Strategy House of the YearWinner: Bank of America
Barclays
Citi
UBSAmericas Derivatives Clearing Bank of the YearWinner: Bank of America
Barclays
Citi
Société Générale
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Americas Specialist Liquidity Provider of the YearWinner: Citadel Securities
Headlands
Jump Trading
XTX MarketsHedge Fund of the YearWinner: GoldenTree Asset Management
BlackRock
Citadel
ExodusPoint Capital Management
Millennium ManagementAmericas Data and Analytics Vendor of the YearWinner: Fenics Market Data
ICE Data Services
Numerix
Parameta Solutions
S&P GlobalGlobal Pricing and Valuation Provider of the YearWinner: Numerix
FinPricing
Quantifi
S&P Global
Skylight IPVAmericas Risk Management Advisory Firm of the YearWinner: Derivative Path
Adenza
Bloomberg Professional Services
Chatham Financial
Promontory Financial GroupAmericas Regulatory Solutions Provider of the YearWinner: Droit
Acadia
JWG Group
LSEG Post Trade – Regulatory Reporting
Novatus Advisory
OpenGamma
Skylight IPVOTC Trading Venue of the YearWinner: Fenics Go
Fusion
OTCX
Tradeweb
Trad-XAmericas Optimisation Service of the YearWinner: OSTTRA
Capitalab
Capitolis
QuantileAmericas Derivatives Clearing House of the YearWinner: CME Group
LCH
Nodal Clear
OCCDerivatives Technology Provider of the YearWinner: Derivative Path
Cassini
Likezero
Numerix
Quantifi
Transcend Street
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Global Interdealer Broker of the YearWinner: TP ICAPAmericas Interdealer Broker of the YearWinner: TP ICAP
BGC Group
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Global Law Firm of the YearWinner: Latham & WatkinsAmericas Law Firm of the YearMayer BrownUS Law Firm of the YearWinner: A&O Shearman
Cadwalader
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
Clifford Chance
Latham & Watkins
Mayer BrownCanada Law Firm of the YearWinner: Stikeman Elliott
Blakes Cassels & Graydon
Borden Ladner Gervais
McCarthy Tétrault
Osler Hoskin & Harcourt
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Global Derivatives Exchange of the Year
CME Group
Americas Derivatives Exchange of the Year
CME GroupGlobal Derivatives Exchange of the YearWinner: CME Group
CBOE Global Markets
Eurex
ICEAmericas Derivatives Exchange of the YearWinner: CME Group
B3 - Bolsa do Brasil
CBOE
Nasdaq
Nodal
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Each year, GlobalCapital holds two award ceremonies to celebrate achievements from across the global derivatives market — one for Europe & Asia, and one for the Americas.
- Recognising market participants from across Europe and Asia —
September 11, 2025 | London. - Recognising market participants from across the Americas —
September 24, 2025 | New York.
Please note that, despite the tube strikes running the week of September 8, the Global Derivatives Awards ceremony will still be going ahead as planned. For any transport-related queries, please contact the venue here: 020 7235 1234
Our Derivatives Awards ceremonies bring together more than 100 senior professionals from across the global derivatives industry for an evening of networking, recognition and celebration.
The awards ceremonies provide a fantastic opportunity to honour the brightest and the best within the industry and raise a glass to the winners.
We offer three attendance packages: Platinum, Gold, and Associate, each providing varying levels of visibility and prestige.
Please speak with a member of our team to explore which package best suits your organisation and to request pricing. Limited seats available.
Awards enquiries
Ekta Kharat, Awards and Market Intelligence Research Analyst