Derivatives are financial products that derive their value from the price of an underlying asset. Derivatives are often used by traders as a device to speculate on the future price movements of an ...

Supra-national regulator the European Securities and Market Authority has written to the European Commission to ask for a single Europe-wide definition of a derivative or derivative contract.

NORWALK, Conn. (CBS.MW) -- The nation's independent accounting standards overseer on Wednesday said it would propose a change in the definition of a derivative. The proposal by the Financial ...

The European Securities and Markets Authority has requested clarity on the definition to ensure consistent application across member states. Following industry lobbying, the European Securities and ...