Articles by Alessandro Aimone
CFTC approves CME and Cboe bitcoin futures
But warns investors it has limited statutory authority over the underlying cash markets and exchanges for bitcoin, which are largely unregulated
LCH SwapAgent processes first cross-currency basis swap
It is the first non-cleared trade to be transacted as LCH STM, SwapAgent’s settlement-to-market legal and operational framework
Renminbi's share of payments drops 19% in October
Chinese currency slips behind Swiss franc and Canadian dollar as seventh most-used currency for global payments – Swift
Citi raises $6.25 million through 'E for Education' campaign
The bank’s FX and local markets business raises more than $22.5m since the campaign's launch in 2013
TCA isn't a box-ticking exercise, panellists say
Mifid II has brought workflow and analytics to the forefront, delegates hear at FX Week Europe
Central banks to stay dovish, but messaging is key
Paying attention to what central banks say is the way to anticipate their moves in 2018
BitFlyer launches US-based platform
BitFlyer USA is designed for professionals trading $100,000-plus in virtual currency each month
Barracuda FX launches OMS Cloud
New cloud-based OMS will include many FX features such as connectivity to Barracuda’s Order Hub service
Banks reportedly preparing to settle EU FX probe
Barclays, Citigroup, HSBC, JP Morgan, RBS, UBS and two other institutions set to pay out billions of euros, according to Financial Times
RationalFX appoints Chris Humphrey as CEO
He replaces Paresh Davdra, who will focus on sister brand Xendpay
Nielsen, Wandhöfer and Weisberg join B2C2 advisory board
Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, B2C2 is a privately held crypto-currency liquidity provider
Cboe FX boosts market share in October
Volumes up, driven by activity in European and Asian trading sessions
Crown Agents Bank launches FX trading platform
UK-regulated bank provides a link between developing markets and OECD governments, financial institutions, NGOs and corporates
MarkitServ rolls out workflow automation for cross-currency swaps
Enhanced service launched in conjunction with CLS and LCH
FCA to publicly recognise selected codes of conduct
Regulator launches consultation on its proposals to supervise SM&CR rules and says public recognition will encourage adherence
Sterling to remain vulnerable, Rabobank says
The Dutch bank sees GBP/USD trading at $1.32 in three months and at $1.28 in 12 months
Angel CoFund invests in OTCX
The OTC derivatives-trading platform receives backing from the investment fund
China FX reserves rise for ninth consecutive month
PBoC figures show $700 million increase, bringing total reserves stockpile to 12-month high
BayernLB selects smartTrade’s FX platform
The German bank will use LiquidityFX to meet its connectivity, aggregation, pricing, execution and risk management needs
BoE hikes rates for first time in 10 years
Pound falls more than 1% against dollar and euro following long-awaited decision on interest rates
CME to launch bitcoin futures
Pending regulatory approval, the cryptocurrency will become available on the world’s largest derivatives exchange operator by the year-end
BestX launches reporting module, partners NAB
The Australian bank is the latest FX dealer to sign up for the transaction cost analysis service