Equity derivatives - Credit Suisse

In the heady days of 2007, banks in Asia were waxing lyrical about their bullish equity derivatives exploits and boasting of ever-increasing sales volumes. Twelve months on, however, and the bullish tales feel like a distant memory, while the story this year could not be more different. The volume game has been supplanted by one based on the need for stability, support and staying power. "Most people in the market have never experienced these conditions before," says Kurt Ersoy, Hong Kong-based