We conduct firm and industry level examinations of key market risk exposures deemed material by managers over the period 2002–2016. We find that risk exposures have expanded in line with firms' growth and globalization and that managers strategically select disclosure formats in recognition of...

We conduct a clinical analysis of the CBOT full membership that provides holders with rights to trade any of the exchange’s contracts using a unique database of seat information from the period 1897-2020. We examine microstructure and asset pricing properties of seats including during periods...

Utilizing a comprehensive database spanning 110 exchanges in five geographic regions, we examine trends in trade activity and contract innovation of exchange-traded futures and options over the period 2002–2021. We find that global volume has experienced a ten-fold increase driven by...

We examine key developments in trade-related activity in derivatives markets during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a unique database spanning 113 exchanges and 40 countries, we find significant large increases in volumes and open interest using event study methods. Further, drawing upon techniques...