Mark Longo sits down with Fateen Sharaby, Head of Index Derivatives at Bloomberg, during the 2026 Options Industry Conference to discuss the future of index derivatives, competition in benchmark products, and the evolution of the options marketplace.

In this interview, they explore:

Bloomberg's growing equity index business
The launch of Bloomberg 500 and Bloomberg 100 futures with MIAX
Why Bloomberg believes the index marketplace needs more competition
The rise of 0DTE index options
Institutional and retail adoption of index derivatives
Volatility-based and options-based investment strategies
The potential impact of major IPOs on benchmark construction
24-hour trading and the future of global market access
The growing interest in perpetual futures and derivatives
What traders should watch as Bloomberg expands its derivatives ecosystem

OIC 2026: Does the Index Market Need a Shakeup?

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OIC 2026: Does the Index Market Need a Shakeup?