These changes have had far-reaching consequences on the industry and have shaped it the way we know it today. Access into the global derivatives markets has never been easier or more transparent than now. The importance of global clearing as opposed to pure execution has been further emphasized, as well as the importance of providing value-added services. We can find in the industry a strong trend of consolidation, product innovation and increasing competition among the industry participants, and the arrival of new entrants on the international scene continues to exist. Derivatives and stock exchanges are forming alliances or are sometimes merging to adapt to the various technological changes.
Brokers also have to continuously adapt and form alliances.
This ensures that customers of the industry will continue to benefit from the dynamism created by the competing firms. The importance of brokerage firms At the same time, a certain percentage of risk is linked to that industry, which gives all its importance to brokerage firms. Whether the individual investor stands a chance and can make profits in this risky activity largely depends on the support and assistance firms like Fimat provide. Indeed, these firms know how to reduce their risk exposure by using appropriate risk management techniques. Managers of these firms know how to properly evaluate the risks they are taking without letting their personal market views lead them.