Equity Derivatives House Of The Year
Which dealers have stood out in terms of the quality and consistency of their equity flow sales and execution? Which firms have stood out for delivering exotic product and coming up with new structures?

Structured Retail House Of The Year
Which structuring shops have been at the forefront of innovation in retail structuresÑfrom equity through to hybrid plays? We will also look at which desks have been out front by the numbers and value of deals booked.

Equity Manager Of The Year
In this category, the editors will be looking at which buyside firms have excelled from the standpoint of returns on equity trading strategy but also just as importantly appetite for new equity structures and new trading strategies.

Flow Credit Derivatives House Of The Year
Which dealers have stood out in terms of the quality and consistency of their credit flow sales and execution? We will also consider which firms have been the best at providing liquidity during the credit crisis.

Structured Credit Derivatives House Of The Year
Given the very tough year credit structuring desks have faced, we will again be looking at innovation in the sector, but we will also be zeroing in on which firms products weathered the crisis best and who was able to stay in the market and crank out structures.

Credit Manager Of The Year
In this area, we will be looking at the prowess and success of credit buysiders in terms of innovation, deal flow and handling the credit market disruption.

Fund-Linked House Of The Year
Which firms have been at the forefront of product innovation and which have led by the numbers and value of deals booked?

Law Firm Of The Year
Which firm has been most active in the over-the-counter sector by helping buysiders and sellsiders drive in to new areas? We will also look at consistency of service in established product areas and problem solving abilities.

Global Derivatives House Of The Year
Here, the editors will assess the performance of firms across asset classes and across geographical regions. Quality, innovation and coverage will be among the factors that will inform their decision.

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