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Cboe Conducts First European Retail Investor Survey; Indicates Strong Demand for European Equity Options and Trusted Financial Education
- Survey suggests strong interest in exchange-traded equity options from both current retail European derivatives investors and non-derivatives investors
- European retail investors’ primary motivations in options trading include capital protection and hedging
- Investors overall said they want more dependable financial and options education
- As part of Cboe’s ongoing efforts to unlock greater retail participation in options, The Options Institute – Cboe’s education arm – plans to expand its presence into Europe in early 2025
AMSTERDAM, CHICAGO and LONDON, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), the world’s leading derivatives and securities exchange network, today announced the results of its inaugural survey of European retail investors, conducted jointly by Cboe Europe Derivatives (CEDX), Cboe’s pan-European equity derivatives marketplace, and The Options Institute, Cboe’s education arm.
Overall, the survey reveals a strong interest among European retail investors in utilising exchange-traded options for risk management along with a clear need for education, highlighting an opportunity for the industry to address this demand. CEDX has been working with The Options Institute on ways to bring more awareness of financial markets and derivatives products to the European retail investor community and together plan to offer a comprehensive suite of educational resources in Europe from early 2025.
The survey aimed to gain insights into current retail investing preferences in Europe, attitudes towards options products and levels of interest in educational resources, to help inform The Options Institute’s delivery of services in the region and empower a new generation of investors. Conducted amid ongoing efforts by European policymakers to encourage more retail investment in the region’s capital markets, the survey results clearly indicate that exchange-traded equity options can play an important role in attracting greater retail participation.
Survey participants were segmented into three categories: current derivatives users; participants interested in derivatives but who do not currently trade them (derivatives prospects) and participants that do not have a desire to trade derivatives. Key findings of the survey include:
Derivatives Users:
- 62% are interested in trading options contracts with stocks/shares as the underlying;
- 61% said they would take an advanced course to learn more about options;
- 47% said that capital protection is their top strategy for options, followed by hedging (35%) and risk reversals (33%);
- 41% said they would seek education from exchanges.
Derivatives Prospects:
- 54% of those aware of options are interested in trading them with stocks/shares as the underlying, though 66% said that they would need more basic financial education before taking that interest any further;
- 64% said they wish they had more dependable sources of education around investing;
- 39% said they would seek education from exchanges;
- 61% said that understanding options trading strategies is the options topic they are most interested in learning about, followed by risk and portfolio management (53%) and options basics (45%).
Launched in 2021, CEDX is a pan-European derivatives marketplace and offers equity index derivatives and more than 320 equity options on leading companies from 14 European countries. CEDX’s mission is to grow European derivatives markets through a modern, efficient and pan-European ecosystem that lowers barriers to entry for institutional and retail investors. Earlier this year, Interactive Brokers joined the exchange as a participant and now provides its clients with access to CEDX’s range of offerings, representing a significant milestone on its journey to improve the ability of individual and institutional investors to access European derivatives, particularly options.
Iouri Saroukhanov, Head of European Derivatives, Cboe Europe, said: “Cboe has witnessed firsthand the growing influence of retail investors, especially in US options, and these survey results demonstrate European markets are on the cusp of transformation by this community if the significant demand that exists for exchange-traded options can be effectively unlocked. CEDX has been striving to lower traditional barriers to entry by creating a more efficient, simpler, and lower cost pan-European derivatives exchange. However, more needs to be done to cultivate an investing culture among European retail investors and provide the necessary resources for them to start trading. Therefore, we are thrilled that The Options Institute will offer educational courses to European retail investors starting early next year, helping to address the limited access these investors have had to direct options education compared to other regions.”
Alexandra Szakats, Head of The Options Institute at Cboe, said: “Access to meaningful and digestible education has played a pivotal role in the growth of options adoption in the US, particularly among retail investors. This survey demonstrates a tremendous opportunity for similar growth in European markets with Cboe being well-positioned to provide a wide set of educational resources that allow retail investors to make more informed decisions. The Options Institute is excited to expand into Europe, building upon its decades of worthwhile educational efforts through an array of content and resources. The insights from the survey and subsequent focus group discussions will inform our planned activities in the European market, helping retail investors better understand options and the utility they can provide to their portfolios.”
The Options Institute has been providing best-in-class investor education on the responsible use of options and trading strategies in the US for more than 35 years. The Options Institute will look to build upon its efforts in the US and will offer derivatives and financial education through on-line courses, on-demand offerings and an options knowledge center to European investors. Courses often feature speakers from The Options Institute’s Adjunct Faculty Program. Programming is available in English and Spanish with Dutch and German resources expected to launch in early 2025.
The European retail investor survey, and follow-up focus group discussions, were conducted between June and August of 2024. The participants included 5,058 retail traders across France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom. More details on the survey and the results can be found here.
For additional information, please contact the CEDX sales team or The Options Institute.
About Cboe Global Markets, Inc.
Cboe Global Markets (Cboe: CBOE), the world’s leading derivatives and securities exchange network, delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to people around the world. Cboe provides trading solutions and products in multiple asset classes, including equities, derivatives and FX, across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Above all, we are committed to building a trusted, inclusive global marketplace that enables people to pursue a sustainable financial future. To learn more about the Exchange for the World Stage, visit www.cboe.com.
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BEIJING, Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) successfully hosted the Western China MBA Professor Training Program in collaboration with the China National MBA Education Supervisory Committee and Shantou University School of Business on December 17 and 18, 2024. 58 professors from over 40 universities in China nationwide, mostly western China, attended this training.
Since 2007, CKGSB has been aspiring to address the pressing disparities in management education between eastern and western China with its MBA professor training program. As of 2024, the program has trained 372 professors from 155 universities across 22 provinces, 4 autonomous regions, 3 direct-administered municipality in China, indirectly impacting tens of thousands of MBA students.
This year, the training focused on social innovation and business for good, a topic many participating professors found lacking in their day-to-day teaching and research. Professor ZHU Rui (Juliet), CKGSB Professor of Marketing and Director of the ESG and Social Innovation Center, led the training. She introduced how CKGSB has been innovating with the integration of business for good in management education, and how our relevant practice-based course has already helped 2,800+ students integrate ESG into their businesses. Professor Zhu also hosted an interactive workshop with the training’s participants on how they may build this idea into their teaching.
Participants shared in their post-program survey that Professor Zhu’s teaching and her ESG Assessment map gave them a new perspective on how to balance profits and social responsibilities. Many also felt inspired on how to bridge the gap between research and practice.
Recognized in CKGSB’s 2022 and 2024 ESG and Social Innovation Reports and honored as a finalist for the 2021 China Social Impact Award by the United Nations and British Chamber of Commerce, this program exemplifies CKGSB’s impact in this critical area. Through partnerships with the government, NGOs, and business schools, this initiative has made significant progress in promoting quality education and reducing inequalities.
For more information on CKGSB’s ESG and social innovation efforts, visit our ESG and social innovation website.
About CKGSB
Established in Beijing in November 2002, CKGSB is China’s first privately-funded and research-driven business school. The school aims to cultivate transformative business leaders with a global vision, sense of social responsibility, innovative mindset, and ability to lead with empathy and compassion (https://english.ckgsb.edu.cn).
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VADUZ, Liechtenstein, Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Wirex, a global leader in bridging traditional and digital finance, has announced the addition of VNX Euro (VEUR) and VNX Swiss Franc (VCHF) to its platform. With this integration, Wirex users can now spend VEUR and VCHF directly through their Wirex cards, streamlining everyday transactions and enhancing convenience.
Wirex cards allow users to use VEUR and VCHF in various ways. Whether users receive payments in VEUR and/or VCHF, use them for remittances (including cross-border transactions), or sell digital assets for stablecoins instead of fiat, Wirex provides the simplest solution for spending in real life. Users can instantly convert their stablecoins into fiat currency and send them directly to their bank accounts, catering to those who prefer traditional banking options.
Pavel Matveev, Co-founder of Wirex, said: “We’re excited to welcome VNX Euro (VEUR) and VNX Swiss Franc (VCHF) to Wirex. This addition allows our users to effortlessly spend stablecoins in real life, whether for daily purchases, remittances, or managing their digital assets. At Wirex, our goal is to make digital currencies as convenient and versatile as traditional money, and VEUR and VCHF are another step toward achieving that vision.”
Future Features
Additional features will be rolled out later after the launch, complementing the immediate benefits of VEUR and VCHF. These include loans and high-yield X-Accounts, both of which are growing in popularity among Wirex users. Loans offer a smart and tax-efficient way to access liquidity without selling underlying digital assets. Users can leverage their BTC, ETH, SOL, and other digital assets, as collateral for loans in stablecoins, allowing them to benefit from potential appreciation while accessing funds without triggering taxable events.
X-Accounts provide an opportunity for users to earn industry-leading yields of up to 15% APY on their stablecoin balances, enhancing the overall value proposition of holding VEUR and VCHF within the Wirex ecosystem.
Upcoming Advanced Opportunities
VEUR and VCHF have the potential to become preferred options in Wirex’s advanced trading products, such as Wirex DUO and Wirex Multiply. Notably, Euro-backed stablecoins have already demonstrated significantly higher usage among Wirex users than larger USD alternatives, highlighting strong demand for Euro-denominated trading options.
As Wirex explores adding VEUR and VCHF to these products, it aims to further strengthen its position as a leader in digital finance by offering innovative solutions that bridge the gap between traditional finance and digital assets.
Disclaimer: The term “stablecoin” is used herein in relation to VEUR and VCHF for marketing purposes. The reader however shall understand that VEUR and VCHF are fiat-referenced tokens which are described in more detail in the VNX Gold based Fiat Referenced Tokens (FRT) Terms and Conditions which are available for review at www.vnx.li
About VEUR and VCHF
Both VEUR and VCHF are multichain tokens referencing the Euro and Swiss Franc, developed by VNX, generated by a licensed token generator under the Blockchain Act in Liechtenstein. VEUR and VCHF are supported by the reserves ensuring 1:1 parity and represent a reliable digital asset in the crypto world. These tokens combine the stability of fiat currencies with the convenience of crypto, enabling quick, low-cost, and 24/7 accessible cross-border payments while opening new opportunities in DeFi.
About Wirex
Wirex is a prominent UK-based digital payments platform with over 6 million customers spread across 130 countries. It offers secure accounts, making it easy for users to store, purchase, and exchange multiple currencies seamlessly. As a principal member of both Visa and Mastercard, Wirex goes beyond traditional services, embracing the evolving trends of Web3 to provide mainstream access to digital finance and wealth management. Having processed transactions totalling $20 billion, Wirex aims to contribute to the adoption of a cashless society by facilitating straightforward transactions in various currencies worldwide. Wirex is simplifying digital payments, making it more accessible and convenient for people across the globe.
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