European banks’ derivatives exposures surge 11% in six months

PFE add-ons account for nearly two-thirds of increase, driving largest jump since 2022 Derivatives exposures at Europe’s largest banks soared in the first half of 2026, recording their biggest six-month increase in four years, a Risk Quantum analysis found.Aggregate exposures across 30 banks grew 11.2%, from €1.47 trillion ($1.73 trillion) at the end of 2025 to €1.63 trillion at the end of June.Exposures were up at 25 of the 30 banks analysed, with 10 reaching their highest in five Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@risk.net or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.risk.net/subscribe You are currently unable to print this content. Please contact info@risk.net to find out more. You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@risk.net to find out more. Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.You may share this content using our article tools. As outlined in our terms and conditions, https://www.infopro-digital.com/terms-and-conditions/subscriptions/ (clause 2.4), an Authorised User may only make one copy of the materials for their own personal use. You must also comply with the restrictions in clause 2.5.If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@risk.net Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists. New to Risk.net? View our subscription options If you already have an account, please sign in here. You already have an account with one of the websites below that uses this email address. Risk.net, FX Markets.com, WatersTechnology.com, Central Banking.com, PostOnline.co.uk, InsuranceAge.co.uk, RiskTechForum.com and Chartis-Research.com. Please use your existing password to sign in. Most read articles loading... Back to Top