Foreign exchange and commodity markets have been at the forefront of elevated volatility with the outlook confirming a continuing period of higher than average activity across different asset classes.
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its first report for 2015 outlining the latest developments across financial markets. The study encompasses data collected from July till December of 2015 and highlights the trends, risks and vulnerabilities on the European Union’s securities markets.
An oil supply glut and slowing major emerging markets' growth led to high Volatility in commodities, while the prospects for a European Central Bank led the quantitative easing program in tandem with increasingly hawkish expectations regarding the monetary policy course of the U.S. Federal Reserve, which led to very high volatility across the currency markets.
As market conditions in Europe remain tense, the report outlines high asset valuations, stable asset prices over time, albeit with increasing short-term price volatility across key markets.
The main factors bringing uncertainty to the market are related to the low interest rate environment, public debt policies of EU Member States, strong gyrations in exchange rates and commodity markets, and the existing and prospective political and geopolitical risks in the vicinity of the EU.
As can be seen below, the overall level of systemic risk has been gradually declining primarily due to the contributions of the ECB to market stability stemming from the introduction of quantitative easing.
Systemic Stress, Sources: ECB, ESMA
The ESMA highlighted increased levels of Liquidity and market risk, whilst contagion and credit risks remained at elevated levels.
Speaking about future vulnerabilities, the ESMA outlined that fund investments in loans have been a growing trend for the past couple of years as Assets under Management multiplied five times within two years creating a big exposure to the loan market.
The hedge fund industry represented another point of risk focus for the European regulatory body.
As part of its ongoing market surveillance, ESMA will update its report semi-annually, complemented by its quarterly Risk Dashboard.
Below is a copy of the full report by the ESMA for the second half of 2014.
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its first report for 2015 outlining the latest developments across financial markets. The study encompasses data collected from July till December of 2015 and highlights the trends, risks and vulnerabilities on the European Union’s securities markets.
An oil supply glut and slowing major emerging markets' growth led to high Volatility in commodities, while the prospects for a European Central Bank led the quantitative easing program in tandem with increasingly hawkish expectations regarding the monetary policy course of the U.S. Federal Reserve, which led to very high volatility across the currency markets.
As market conditions in Europe remain tense, the report outlines high asset valuations, stable asset prices over time, albeit with increasing short-term price volatility across key markets.
The main factors bringing uncertainty to the market are related to the low interest rate environment, public debt policies of EU Member States, strong gyrations in exchange rates and commodity markets, and the existing and prospective political and geopolitical risks in the vicinity of the EU.
As can be seen below, the overall level of systemic risk has been gradually declining primarily due to the contributions of the ECB to market stability stemming from the introduction of quantitative easing.
Systemic Stress, Sources: ECB, ESMA
The ESMA highlighted increased levels of Liquidity and market risk, whilst contagion and credit risks remained at elevated levels.
Speaking about future vulnerabilities, the ESMA outlined that fund investments in loans have been a growing trend for the past couple of years as Assets under Management multiplied five times within two years creating a big exposure to the loan market.
The hedge fund industry represented another point of risk focus for the European regulatory body.
As part of its ongoing market surveillance, ESMA will update its report semi-annually, complemented by its quarterly Risk Dashboard.
Below is a copy of the full report by the ESMA for the second half of 2014.
OneRoyal takes the spotlight as Most Innovative Broker 2025 (MENA).
Dominic Poynter describes the night as high-quality and professional; a reflection of years of dedication.
With 20 years in the market, the focus now is on continued growth across MENA and the GCC.
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OneRoyal takes the spotlight as Most Innovative Broker 2025 (MENA).
Dominic Poynter describes the night as high-quality and professional; a reflection of years of dedication.
With 20 years in the market, the focus now is on continued growth across MENA and the GCC.
👉 Be part of FM Awards 2026: https://awards.financemagnates.com?utm_source=SM&utm_medium=sm_post&utm_campaign=testimonials
It's Friday, the twenty-fourth of April 2026. You're listening to the Finance Magnates Daily Brief. Today's lead: Finance Magnates can exclusively report on ACCM's all-time Q1 volume record. Also ahead: the FCA's first coordinated crypto raids in the UK, and a major US day trading rule change. Listen to the full episode...
It's Friday, the twenty-fourth of April 2026. You're listening to the Finance Magnates Daily Brief. Today's lead: Finance Magnates can exclusively report on ACCM's all-time Q1 volume record. Also ahead: the FCA's first coordinated crypto raids in the UK, and a major US day trading rule change. Listen to the full episode...
FM Daily Brief: 23 April 2026
FM Daily Brief: 23 April 2026
It's Wednesday, the twenty-third of April 2026. You're listening to the Finance Magnates Daily Brief. Broker results first today: NAGA posts its first profitable quarter, and Hantec's Q1 volume hits one-point-two trillion. Also ahead: prop firm payout data and a three-hundred-million-dollar exchange deal.
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It's Wednesday, the twenty-third of April 2026. You're listening to the Finance Magnates Daily Brief. Broker results first today: NAGA posts its first profitable quarter, and Hantec's Q1 volume hits one-point-two trillion. Also ahead: prop firm payout data and a three-hundred-million-dollar exchange deal.
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FM Daily Brief: 21 April 2026
FM Daily Brief: 21 April 2026
It's Tuesday, the twenty-first of April, twenty twenty-six. You're listening to the Finance Magnates Daily Brief. Today's lead: the Bank for International Settlements has put dollar stablecoins on the regulatory hot seat. Also ahead: first quarter earnings from Capital.com and Plus500, Revolut pushes its IPO to twenty twenty-eight, and a look at where Singapore hedge funds are really moving.
It's Tuesday, the twenty-first of April, twenty twenty-six. You're listening to the Finance Magnates Daily Brief. Today's lead: the Bank for International Settlements has put dollar stablecoins on the regulatory hot seat. Also ahead: first quarter earnings from Capital.com and Plus500, Revolut pushes its IPO to twenty twenty-eight, and a look at where Singapore hedge funds are really moving.
In this video, we review @FundedNext a proprietary trading firm offering evaluation challenges for CFD and futures traders using simulated accounts.
We cover how the model works, including challenge types, profit targets, loss limits, and performance-based rewards. You’ll also learn about payout structures, supported platforms, and key features such as the firm’s 24-hour payout policy and flexible challenge formats.
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In this video, we review @FundedNext a proprietary trading firm offering evaluation challenges for CFD and futures traders using simulated accounts.
We cover how the model works, including challenge types, profit targets, loss limits, and performance-based rewards. You’ll also learn about payout structures, supported platforms, and key features such as the firm’s 24-hour payout policy and flexible challenge formats.
Watch the full video to see if FundedNext fits your trading approach.
#FundedNext #PropFirm #PropTrading #FinanceMagnates #Trading #CFDTrading #FuturesTrading #TradingReview
