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Rouble now fully convertible

MOSCOW – The Russian rouble became fully convertible last week, signalling a new era for the country's financial markets.

CMS updates VT Trader

NEW YORK – Online currency-trading firm CMS Forex has introduced a new version of its chart-based platform, VT Trader, with 100+ tools and technical indicators, enhanced charting and more customisable options.

Harnessing e-FX benefits

FXall's Mark Warms, general manager, Europe, says treasuries should consolidate their trading functions.Platforms can help them do this, but flexibility is needed

EM currency positions hit

LONDON – The sharp moves in emerging markets (EM) currencies seen over the past few months are likely to lead to a shake-up in trading strategies.

A brave new world for foreign exchange?

Talk of a new platform being launched by Lava and the CME/Reuters joint venture makes it feel as if the FX market is about to experience a revolution similar to that which it saw at the start of the millenium.

CME to offer Renminbi

HONG KONG – The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) announced last week that it is set to list futures contracts and options on futures on the Chinese renminbi against the US dollar, the euro and the yen.

Lava spreads to Russia

MOSCOW – Lava Trading will introduce trading in the Russian rouble on its FX trading platform, Lava FX, it announced at the ACI Russia International FX seminar in Moscow last week.

CLS in MarketSpace talks

NEW YORK – CLS is in discussions with Reuters and CME about the clearing element of the MarketSpace initiative, as the settlement system seeks to ensure its long-term sustainability.

Wan resurfaces at WestLB

HONG KONG – Dennis Wan, former head of China sales and head of FX sales for Asia at JP Morgan, has resurfaced at WestLB.

SuperD hires for e-trading capability

LONDON – SuperDerivatives is developing online trading capabilities for its options pricing and risk management software, and has made a senior hire to lead the effort.

Currenex signs two STP deals

LONDON – Currenex, the FX platform and technology vendor, has signed two straight-through processing (STP) deals with technology vendors BT Radianz and Wall Street Systems (WSS).

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