Demand for Eurex's credit derivatives contract is strong enough to lift volumes, which have yet to soar, according to a report by Merrill Lynch. The credit investor survey of institutional investors and hedge funds, illustrates the intentions of these investors for trading the new contract.
The Merrill Lynch questionnaire found that over 80% of those surveyed are planning to trade the newly listed contract. This demand has yet to manifest into volume levels, which have so far been low, peaking...