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“Yashil investitsiyalar va moliyaviy texnologiyalar: O‘zbekiston uchun imkoniyatlar va muammolar” mavzusida xalqaro
ilmiy-amaliy anjuman materiallari to‘plami (Toshkent, JIDU, 2025-yil 7-may)

MODERN FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS IN GLOBAL MARKETS: A
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
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Bakoeva Gulbakhor Matyokubovna

Abstract

The 21st-century global financial landscape has been transformed by the emergence
and diversification of modern financial instruments, ranging from traditional
securities and derivatives to Islamic finance tools and digital assets. The study
classifies modern instruments into four core categories: capital, debt, derivative, and
digital instruments, and assesses their roles in capital formation, risk management,
liquidity creation, and price discovery. Empirical evidence illustrates the rise of
sustainable and digital finance, such as green bonds and tokenised assets, with the
global sukuk and ESG markets experiencing exponential growth.. The findings
underscore the critical policy implications for emerging economies—including
Uzbekistan—seeking to harness modern instruments for inclusive growth, financial
stability, and climate resilience.

Key words: derivatives; green bonds; sukuk; tokenisation; sustainable finance;
digital assets; financial innovation; capital markets.

The evolution of global financial markets in the 21st century has been deeply shaped
by the proliferation of modern financial instruments—ranging from traditional
securities like derivatives and sukuk to emerging technologies such as tokenised
assets and decentralised finance (DeFi). These instruments play a crucial role in
deepening market liquidity, broadening investment opportunities, and mitigating
risk across a variety of economic environments. As financial markets become more
complex and globally interconnected, understanding the dynamics of these

instruments within different jurisdictions is essential for both policymakers and
market participants. Modern financial instruments can be broadly classified into four
main categories: (1) traditional securities such as bonds and equities, (2) derivatives
including options, futures, and swaps, (3) alternative financial tools like Islamic
finance instruments (e.g., sukuk) and green bonds, and (4) technology-driven
instruments, including blockchain-based assets like cryptocurrencies, tokens, and
NFTs. These tools offer unique mechanisms for capital mobilisation, hedging, and
investment diversification, enabling economies to respond more flexibly to financial
shocks and innovation cycles (Hull, 2021). The significance of these instruments
extends beyond their mechanical functions in financial markets. They reflect broader
macroeconomic trends such as digital transformation, regulatory liberalisation, and
the increasing importance of sustainability. For example, the global sukuk market

20 University of world economy and diplomacy, Department of “International finance and investments”, PhD,
associate professor, E-mail: bakoeva@uwed.uz

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