Derivatives

Triennial and semiannual surveys

Positions in global over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives markets at end-June 2010

Monetary and Economic Department

November 2010

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Contents

I. Results of the triennial and semiannual surveys .............................................................1 1. 2. 3. II. 1. 2. The triennial survey versus the semiannual survey ...............................................1 Developments in the OTC derivatives market since 2007 .....................................2 Developments in the first half of 2010....................................................................4 Coverage................................................................................................................8 Definitions ..............................................................................................................9 2.1 2.2 2.3 3. 4. III. IV. Types of data collected .................................................................................9 Instrument types .........................................................................................10 Specific definitions for credit default swaps ................................................10

Statistical notes...