NatWest retunes options tool to create, not hedge
Auto-hedging algo replicates non-linear exposures in spot for clients that can’t trade options
Like many dealers, NatWest has for years had a tool that automatically trades in the underlying spot or forwards markets to replicate and hedge its foreign exchange options sensitivities.
Recently, though, the bank has given clients access to this tool – not to hedge their options but to replicate them in spot for those such as central banks that aren’t allowed to trade the instruments directly.
“The different usage we made of the tool is basically, if a client doesn’t have the right to trade in
Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.
To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@fx-markets.com or view our subscription options here: https://subscriptions.fx-markets.com
You are currently unable to print this content. Please contact info@fx-markets.com to find out more.
You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@fx-markets.com to find out more.
Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.
As outlined in our terms and conditions, https://www.infopro-digital.com/terms-and-conditions/subscriptions/ (point 2.4), printing is limited to a single copy.
If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@fx-markets.com
Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.
You may share this content using our article tools. As outlined in our terms and conditions, https://www.infopro-digital.com/terms-and-conditions/subscriptions/ (clause 2.4), an Authorised User may only make one copy of the materials for their own personal use. You must also comply with the restrictions in clause 2.5.
If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@fx-markets.com
More on Trading
Review of 2025: A topsy-turvy ride
Rollercoaster year for FX traders ends with G10 volatility and hedging flows back where they started
US insurers turn to short-dated FX forwards as notionals rise
Counterparty Radar: Trades under three months make up nearly 60% of total positions, up from just a third in 2022
October’s crash shows crypto has come of age
Ability to absorb $19bn liquidation event marks a turning point in market’s maturity, says LMAX Group's Jenna Wright
Dealers warn of capital squeeze from increased FX hedging
Sharp rise in uncollateralised buy-side hedges could restrict banks’ ability to take on positions
Quants tell FX dealers how to make the most of passive liquidity
Paper from HSBC and Imperial sets out when to skew pricing, and when not
Dealer views mixed over future of profitable EM FX carry trade
Emerging market FX carry trades have generated 7.5% returns since April, but dealers question longevity
BIS points to ‘structural transformations’ in markets
Quarterly review cites higher volatility and gold losing its status as a safe haven asset
Banks scale back short-dated FX swaps trading, BIS finds
Interbank FX swaps hit by higher short-term hedging and funding costs, while longer-dated forwards activity jumps
