SRP caught up with Barclays, winner of multiple accolades that were announced during the Americas virtual conference 2020, including Best House (USA), Best House Equities, and Best Proprietary Index Provider.

Ian Merrill (pictured) , managing director and head of equity derivatives and Marie-Laure Chandumont, managing director, derivatives insurance coverage, discuss highlights both at firm and market levels, major differentiators and look beyond the 2020 volatility and widespread panic that ensued as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Can you describe the merits that have led to this achievement? Ian Merrill: We have always been in the mix and that is why it is important that we continue to invest