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Topography of the FX derivatives market: a view from London

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  • Hacioğlu-Hoke, Sinem

    (Federal Reserve Board and Centre for Economic Policy Research)

  • Ostry, Daniel

    (Bank of England)

  • Rey, Hélène

    (London Business School and Centre for Economic Policy Research)

  • Rousset Planat, Adrien

    (London Business School)

  • Stavrakeva, Vania

    (London Business School and Centre for Economic Policy Research)

  • Tang, Jenny

    (Federal Reserve Bank of Boston)

Abstract

We analyse the behaviour of all financial and non‑financial firms active in the UK FX derivatives market – the largest global centre for currency trading – using transaction‑level data. Based on firm‑level net currency derivatives exposures, we find that UK and EU pension funds, investment funds, insurers, and non‑financial corporations use FX derivatives primarily for hedging purposes, with dealer banks accommodating these clients’ hedging needs. In contrast, hedge funds predominantly utilise FX derivatives to speculate, with their trading activity consistent with carry trade, momentum, and macroeconomic news investment strategies. Lastly, the paper documents many novel facts that should motivate theoretical models.

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  • Hacioğlu-Hoke, Sinem & Ostry, Daniel & Rey, Hélène & Rousset Planat, Adrien & Stavrakeva, Vania & Tang, Jenny, 2024. "Topography of the FX derivatives market: a view from London," Bank of England working papers 1103, Bank of England.
    • Handle: RePEc:boe:boeewp:1103
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    Keywords

    FX derivatives; exchange rates; non-bank financial institutions; banks; non‑financial corporations; hedging; speculation; macro news;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • F30 - International Economics - - International Finance - - - General
    • F31 - International Economics - - International Finance - - - Foreign Exchange
    • G15 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - International Financial Markets
    • G20 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - General

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