Buy-side trading leaders said automation and data are transforming derivatives trading desks, but human judgement remains essential when markets become volatile or unpredictable.

Industry participants discussed the evolving role of automation and analytics in derivatives trading during a panel session at the Eurex Derivatives Forum on 25 February. The panel examined how technology is reshaping trading workflows  The panel was moderated by Henry Wallis, head of strategy financial markets at WBR and the discussion brought together senior buy-side practitioners, including Elke Wenzler, head of trading at MEAG; Antonia Oddin, head of trading at Banque Eric Stur