For many STA members, our view or interest in the markets tends to be limited to a particular sector or region in the world. In episode #16, we take a more global approach in our conversation with Derek Sammann, Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Commodities, Options & International Markets at CME Group. As an executive of the leading global derivatives exchange, Derek describes some of the products and services that businesses around the world are seeking in order to effectively manage risk and achieve growth in a volatile global market. Our interview covers: areas of global growth, the options landscape; environmental portfolio products and retail participation in what historically has been primarily and institutional market.