Proposed Derivatives Act would be based on core principles
Growth particularly strong in contracts on commodities
Heavy trading in index products
Group to assess effectiveness of risk manangement practices
Trading volume hits new highs at CBOE, CME
Restatements of financial results likely to continue, Fitch says
Sector doubled in size in 2004
Ratings agency has framework to assess derivative usage
A wide variety of investment strategies are being used
10 million contracts traded on CME