DERIVATIVES PROVIDERS

As the use of derivatives for risk management and cash management continues to grow dramatically, the opportunities and challenges for providers are multiplying. Global Finance's second annual awards for the World's Best Derivatives Providers recognize the banks that have excelled in their service to corporations in each asset class across the three main financial regions of the world. This service is judged in terms of not only competitive pricing and execution capability but also crucial considerations such as customer support, product expertise, research and innovation. With the growing commoditization of certain types of derivatives on the one hand and the increasing sophistication of corporate treasuries on the other, resting on their laurels is a sure way for derivatives providers to abdicate market leadership.