Articles by Kris Devasabai
Vendors urged to curb toxic FX flows
FX Markets USA: Dealers may reward vendors that ‘self-regulate’, says Goldman Sachs’ Chattaway
World Bank bets on compression for emerging market currencies
New York-based start-up LMRKTS gets backing to support illiquid markets
FX algos revive US rates trading at UBS
Rejigged algo behind doubling of volumes – Swiss bank aims to repeat trick in swaps
Currency manager calls for Swiss franc liquidity inquest
The collapse of foreign exchange liquidity during and after the huge Swiss franc move on January 15 caught market participants by surprise. Some are calling for an official enquiry
Hedge funds benefit from lower prime broker fees
Hedge funds can lock in favourable rates for prime brokerage services as competition forces banks to rethink pricing, says former BlackRock managing director David Geffen who now runs a consultancy
Japan trade captivates macro hedge funds
Top hedge fund managers at the Salt conference in Las Vegas are brimming with enthusiasm for Japanese equities as Abeconomics helps weaken the yen and boost economic growth
Hedge funds benefit from lower prime broker fees
Hedge funds can lock in favourable rates for prime brokerage services as competition forces banks to rethink pricing, says former BlackRock managing director David Geffen who now runs a consultancy
Treesdale launches emerging markets global macro hedge fund
Treesdale Partners has launched an emerging markets-focused global macro hedge fund managed by Tiger alumnus Yoon Chang and ex-Barclays trader Ashley Honey
FX Concepts’ Taylor turns bearish on US dollar
The head of $3 billion hedge fund FX Concepts says the Federal Reserve’s open ended quantitative easing programme will drive the US dollar lower in coming months.
China-focused hedge fund gains on domestic bets
Hedge fund CSV Capital Partners sees Chinese domestic sectors rising even as economic growth slows. The fund backs companies with exposure to the Chinese consumer as retail sales continue to grow.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney increases managed futures allocation
Managed futures have low correlation to markets and perform well in difficult times, says MSSB. Choppy markets and frequent trend reversals created a difficult environment for the strategy this year.
Merchant Capital offers alternative for FX prop traders
Merchant Capital, a UK-based provider of asset management and advisory services, is courting foreign exchange traders departing global banks to establish their own enterprises, according to a senior official at the firm.
Foreign exchange concerns prompt investors to seek diversification
People on the buy-side give their thoughts on the prospect of a currency war, as central banks grapple with the problem of how much to intervene in their FX markets