Eurex sees block trade sizes surge as credit derivatives adoption broadens.
Trader TV at FILS Europe – Credit derivatives trade sizes have increased sharply in 2026 as institutional adoption continues to broaden, says Lee Bartholomew, global head of markets at Eurex. The exchange has recorded more than €40 billion in block trading notional, he adds, with active end users reaching 180. Speaking to Trader TV at the Fixed Income Leaders Summit in Antibes, hosted by Worldwide Business Research (WBR), Bartholomew discusses growing buy-side participation, larger transaction sizes, and the prospects for further market expansion in 2027.
In this episode:
đź“Ś What were some of the main themes shaping credit, rates, and vol in 2026?
đź“Ś How has credit derivatives adoption evolved across the US Vs Europe this year?
đź“Ś Where has Eurex seen the biggest uptick in block trading?
đź“Ś What can we expect for 2027?
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👉 Source Eurex: https://shorturl.at/JtxyH
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