The equity derivatives sector is one of the hottest segments of both the global over-the-counter (OTG) and the exchange-traded industries. According to the latest statistics from the Bank for International Settlements, the equity-linked area was the fastest growing of all the OTG markets, growing by a record 35% during the second half of last year. In comparison, the overall growth recorded by the OTG markets was just 16% during the same period. The exchange-traded markets have seen even stronger growth: in the year to December 2003 the market grew by about 54%, compared with the 32% overall growth rate of listed derivatives products.
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