DerivSource is the online community and information source for professionals active in derivatives processing, technology and related services.
Founded by a financial journalist, DerivSource provides industry news, analysis, educational resources and researching tools to help market participants keep well informed in this fast-paced industry. The content covers both exchange-traded and OTC derivatives.
The DerivSource community is an independent venue where members participate in industry discussions with their peers and expand their business networks virtually. The facility includes discussion forums and network management tools.
Features include:
DerivSource Community – members can meet other members and build business network virtually. Our forum venue allows users to pose questions, share ideas and chat with other members. (Live Oct ’08)
News & Research – up-to-date exchange and industry news, market analysis, industry research and market surveys.
Opinions & Analysis – top industry experts offer insight and market analysis on timely issues in our Speaker’s Box columns and Q&A features. Previous topics covered include collateral management, processing of novations, best use of risk analytics software, and standardizing pricing methodology.
Job Center – job postings for a variety of roles ranging from sales, traders, quantitative analysts to operations managers. Recruitment related news and commentary on job market is also featured.
Derivatives Terms Glossary – glossary provides quick and clear definitions for common and not so common industry terms.
Reviews of Systems & Service Providers – a comprehensive directory provides information on derivatives processing related software and services. This unique and interactive catalog permits members to post user reviews. (Live Oct ‘08)
About the founder
Julia Schieffer is a financial journalist specializing in the securities industry and derivatives processing. Having worked both in the U.S. and U.K., Julia has covered all areas within the industry – investment management, capital markets, asset servicing, and software vendors.
Prior to founding DerivSource, Julia was managing editor of Operations Management, a publication focused on the securities industry and owned by Institutional Investor News (Euromoney). She has also contributed to other industry publications including Financial News, Markets Media, The Fund Business, and many more.
Julia envisions DerivSource becoming a valuable resource for industry professionals and one used daily, and for both communication with peers and collecting industry insight. Ultimately, DerivSource aims to facilitate debate and discussion among industry participants so that the trading, processing and servicing of derivatives, whether in-house or market-wide, can be improved and common problems resolved.
To contact Julia directly, please email her at Julia@derivsource.com