Currency derivatives house of the year: Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Bolstered by its US corporate client base, funds say the last year has seen Bank of America Merrill Lynch break into the top tier of dealers, consistently offering tight pricing and liquidity - especially during last year's surge in Japanese yen trading
In a currency derivatives market increasingly characterised by electronic trading, high volumes and wafer-thin bid-offer spreads, it’s not easy to break into the top tier. But over the past year or so, in the eyes of some of the market’s biggest users, that is what Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BAML) has done.
“It used to be middle of the road, but there’s been a big change in the past 18 months
Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.
To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@risk.net or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.risk.net/subscribe
You are currently unable to print this content. Please contact info@risk.net to find out more.
You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@risk.net to find out more.
Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.
As outlined in our terms and conditions, https://www.infopro-digital.com/terms-and-conditions/subscriptions/ (point 2.4), printing is limited to a single copy.
If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@risk.net
Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.
You may share this content using our article tools. As outlined in our terms and conditions, https://www.infopro-digital.com/terms-and-conditions/subscriptions/ (clause 2.4), an Authorised User may only make one copy of the materials for their own personal use. You must also comply with the restrictions in clause 2.5.
If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@risk.net
More on Awards
Newcomer of the year: Abaxx Exchange
Abaxx Exchange traded more than 1.5 million contracts in Q3 2026 and has launched 18 futures across energy, battery materials and metals
Precious metals house of the year: Marex
Despite unprecedented market volatility, Marex remained committed to pricing risk across spot, forwards and swaps
CTRM software house of the year: Topaz Technology
Topaz Technology’s risk and valuation platform can be used on a standalone basis or integrated across customers’ existing CTRM systems
Natural gas/LNG house of the year: ENGIE
ENGIE stood out in the Apac gas markets with long‑term contracting activity and continued participation in the Japan Korea Marker benchmark
Derivatives house of the year: ENGIE
With more than 200 clients across 13 countries in Asia, ENGIE combines deep experience of physical energy markets with cross‑commodity derivatives expertise
Regulatory capital calculation product of the year: Regnology
Regnology’s cloud-native platform helps banks streamline regulatory capital calculation while strengthening strategic decision-making
Prudential regulation reporting system of the year: Regnology
Regnology’s cloud-native platform helps firms unify risk, regulatory reporting and finance on a single data foundation, using AI‑ready architecture to support future innovation
CTRM software house of the year: Hitachi Energy
Energy Risk Awards 2026: Software developer’s portfolio approach meets changing needs of energy market participants
