Desarrollo histórico y perspectivas futuras de los mercados financieros derivados OTC

Abstract

In this paper, we’ll offer an overview about the main derivatives financial instruments. We’ll analyze the background and the present of the OTC (Over The Counter) derivative markets, specially swaps (interest rate swaps and currency swaps) and OTC interest rate options (caps, floors, collars and swaptions). In order to study the background of these markets, we’ll use the ISDA (International Swaps and Derivatives Association, INC.) surveys. Finally, we’ll pretend forecasting the growing use of OTC derivatives in the next future.