Cboe Expands Derivatives Market Intelligence Franchise into Asia Pacific with Strategic New Hire
Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) has announced the expansion of its Derivatives Market Intelligence team into Asia Pacific with the appointment of Wei Liao as Director, Derivatives Market Intelligence in Hong Kong. This strategic move aims to strengthen Cboe's presence in APAC and meet growing regional demand for derivatives trading and education.
The expansion follows strong performance in Cboe's Global Trading Hours, which achieved a record average daily volume of 124.6k contracts in Q1 2025, marking a 36% increase from Q1 2024. Liao, bringing over 15 years of experience in macroeconomic research and portfolio management, will focus on delivering market insights and analysis to help investors understand cross-asset market dynamics and derivatives products.
The initiative will support Cboe's growing APAC client base with localized perspectives on market trends and education about key products, including S&P 500 Index (SPX) options, Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) options and futures, and Russell 2000 Index (RUT) options.
Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) ha annunciato l'espansione del suo team di Derivatives Market Intelligence nella regione Asia-Pacifico con la nomina di Wei Liao come Direttore del Derivatives Market Intelligence a Hong Kong. Questa mossa strategica mira a rafforzare la presenza di Cboe nell'APAC e a soddisfare la crescente domanda regionale per il trading di derivati e l'istruzione.
L'espansione segue un forte rendimento nelle Global Trading Hours di Cboe, che ha raggiunto un volume medio giornaliero record di 124,6k contratti nel primo trimestre del 2025, segnando un incremento del 36% rispetto al primo trimestre del 2024. Liao, con oltre 15 anni di esperienza nella ricerca macroeconomica e nella gestione di portafogli, si concentrerà sulla fornitura di approfondimenti di mercato e analisi per aiutare gli investitori a comprendere le dinamiche di mercato cross-asset e i prodotti derivati.
Questa iniziativa supporterà la crescente base clienti di Cboe nell'APAC con prospettive localizzate sulle tendenze di mercato e informazioni sui principali prodotti, inclusi opzioni sull'indice S&P 500 (SPX), opzioni e futures sull'indice di volatilità Cboe (VIX) e opzioni sull'indice Russell 2000 (RUT).
Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) ha anunciado la expansión de su equipo de Derivatives Market Intelligence en la región de Asia-Pacífico con el nombramiento de Wei Liao como Director de Derivatives Market Intelligence en Hong Kong. Este movimiento estratégico tiene como objetivo fortalecer la presencia de Cboe en APAC y satisfacer la creciente demanda regional de trading de derivados y educación.
La expansión sigue a un sólido rendimiento en las Global Trading Hours de Cboe, que alcanzaron un volumen diario promedio récord de 124,6k contratos en el primer trimestre de 2025, marcando un incremento del 36% en comparación con el primer trimestre de 2024. Liao, que aporta más de 15 años de experiencia en investigación macroeconómica y gestión de carteras, se centrará en proporcionar información y análisis de mercado para ayudar a los inversores a comprender la dinámica del mercado entre activos y los productos derivados.
La iniciativa apoyará la creciente base de clientes de Cboe en APAC con perspectivas localizadas sobre las tendencias del mercado y educación sobre productos clave, incluidos opciones sobre el índice S&P 500 (SPX), opciones y futuros sobre el índice de volatilidad Cboe (VIX) y opciones sobre el índice Russell 2000 (RUT).
Cboe Global Markets (CBOE)는 홍콩에서 Wei Liao를 파생상품 시장 정보 이사로 임명하며 아시아 태평양 지역으로 파생상품 시장 정보 팀을 확장한다고 발표했습니다. 이 전략적 움직임은 Cboe의 APAC 내 존재감을 강화하고 파생상품 거래 및 교육에 대한 지역의 증가하는 수요를 충족하기 위한 것입니다.
이번 확장은 Cboe의 글로벌 거래 시간에서 강력한 성과를 이어간 결과로, 2025년 1분기에 기록적인 평균 일일 거래량 124.6k 계약을 달성하며 2024년 1분기 대비 36% 증가했습니다. Liao는 15년 이상의 거시경제 연구 및 포트폴리오 관리 경험을 바탕으로, 투자자들이 자산 간 시장 역학 및 파생상품을 이해할 수 있도록 시장 통찰력과 분석을 제공하는 데 집중할 것입니다.
이 이니셔티브는 Cboe의 APAC 고객 기반을 지원하며, 시장 트렌드에 대한 지역적 관점과 함께 S&P 500 지수(SPX) 옵션, Cboe 변동성 지수(VIX) 옵션 및 선물, 러셀 2000 지수(RUT) 옵션과 같은 주요 제품에 대한 교육을 제공합니다.
Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) a annoncé l'expansion de son équipe Derivatives Market Intelligence dans la région Asie-Pacifique avec la nomination de Wei Liao en tant que Directeur de Derivatives Market Intelligence à Hong Kong. Ce mouvement stratégique vise à renforcer la présence de Cboe dans l'APAC et à répondre à la demande croissante de la région en matière de trading de dérivés et d'éducation.
L'expansion fait suite à une performance solide des Global Trading Hours de Cboe, qui ont atteint un volume quotidien moyen record de 124,6k contrats au premier trimestre 2025, marquant une augmentation de 36% par rapport au premier trimestre 2024. Liao, fort de plus de 15 ans d'expérience en recherche macroéconomique et en gestion de portefeuille, se concentrera sur la fourniture d'analyses de marché et d'informations pour aider les investisseurs à comprendre la dynamique des marchés inter-classes d'actifs et les produits dérivés.
Cette initiative soutiendra la base de clients croissante de Cboe dans l'APAC avec des perspectives localisées sur les tendances du marché et des informations sur des produits clés, y compris les options sur l'indice S&P 500 (SPX), les options et contrats à terme sur l'indice de volatilité Cboe (VIX) et les options sur l'indice Russell 2000 (RUT).
Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) hat die Expansion seines Teams für Derivatives Market Intelligence in den asiatisch-pazifischen Raum mit der Ernennung von Wei Liao zum Direktor für Derivatives Market Intelligence in Hongkong angekündigt. Dieser strategische Schritt zielt darauf ab, die Präsenz von Cboe in der APAC-Region zu stärken und der wachsenden regionalen Nachfrage nach Derivatehandel und -ausbildung gerecht zu werden.
Die Expansion folgt auf eine starke Leistung in den Global Trading Hours von Cboe, die im ersten Quartal 2025 ein rekordverdächtiges durchschnittliches Tagesvolumen von 124,6k Verträgen erreichten, was einem 36%igen Anstieg im Vergleich zum ersten Quartal 2024 entspricht. Liao, der über 15 Jahre Erfahrung in der makroökonomischen Forschung und Portfoliomanagement verfügt, wird sich darauf konzentrieren, Marktanalysen und -einblicke zu liefern, um Investoren zu helfen, die Dynamik der Märkte zwischen den Anlageklassen und Derivateprodukte zu verstehen.
Die Initiative wird die wachsende Kundenbasis von Cboe in der APAC-Region mit lokalisierten Perspektiven zu Markttrends und Informationen über wichtige Produkte unterstützen, darunter Optionen auf den S&P 500 Index (SPX), Optionen und Futures auf den Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) sowie Optionen auf den Russell 2000 Index (RUT).
- Record average daily volume of 124.6k contracts in Q1 2025, up 36% YoY
- Strategic expansion into high-growth APAC derivatives market
- Enhanced market intelligence capabilities with experienced new hire
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- Wei Liao to spearhead launch of Cboe's market intelligence and content franchise in APAC
- Expansion reflects growing demand for derivatives trading, data, and client education in the region
- Initiative furthers Cboe's continued growth of its Global Derivatives business in international markets
Cboe's Derivatives Market Intelligence arm delivers timely, in-depth research and analysis to help investors understand cross-asset market dynamics and the use cases of derivatives products. In her role, Ms. Liao will help expand the reach of this content to Cboe's growing client base in APAC, as well as offer localized perspectives and bespoke analysis on regional market trends to help increase client education and adoption of Cboe's leading suite of derivatives products – including S&P 500 Index (SPX) options, Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) options and futures, and Russell 2000 Index (RUT) options. Total volumes in Cboe's proprietary products during its Global Trading Hours, which reflects trading activity during the
"As global interest in derivatives continues to rise, investors are increasingly turning to Cboe as a source for trusted market intelligence and strategic insights," said Mandy Xu, Global Head of Derivatives Market Intelligence at Cboe. "APAC is a key region where options and futures are gaining rapid momentum among both institutional and retail investors, and with that, we see a significant opportunity to serve this market through expanded data access and client education. With her background as a portfolio manager and trader, Wei brings deep market expertise, a seasoned practitioner's perspective, and a client-first mindset – all of which are critical as we work to close the education gap and support the region's next phase of growth. I'm thrilled to welcome her to the team."
Ms. Liao brings more than 15 years of experience in macroeconomic research, trading and portfolio management at leading hedge funds. Prior to joining Cboe, she served as a Portfolio Manager at CQS Asset Management and before that, was the founder and manager of Watercourse Macro Found, a derivatives-focused hedge fund.
"I'm excited to join Cboe at a time when derivatives adoption is accelerating globally, especially in the APAC region," said Wei Liao, Director, Derivatives Market Intelligence at Cboe. "Cboe's Derivatives Market Intelligence group has built a reputation for its unparalleled market insights and strong commitment to client engagement – earning a wide following among institutional and retail investors, media, and other industry participants alike. I look forward to expanding on the team's work, deepening our impact in APAC and helping our clients here navigate today's complex markets with actionable, data-driven insights."
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