Today, Acuiti and Singapore Exchange (SGX Group) release the Q1 2025 installment of the SGX Global Market Sentiment Index, a barometer for the global derivatives industry.
The Sentiment Index is based on a quarterly poll of Acuiti’s Expert Networks, comprising senior, derivatives-focused executives from hedge funds, asset managers, proprietary trading firms and the sell-side.
Each quarter, Acuiti surveys Expert Network members on their outlook for the next three months to compile the benchmark, also drawing on data compiled by Acuiti over the past 12 months to build the historic data.
The report provides a temperature check on sentiment across the market, with an analysis of what is driving change across company types.
This report found that overall industry sentiment continued to rise this quarter, amid market volatility and record volumes.
Read the full report to find out:
- How optimistic firms are regionally and across company types
- How volatility is impacting firms across the global market
- How firms are approaching automation and technology
Download the full report below.