Central Banks
Swiss franc uncapped, one year on
A year after the historic SNB move, the lesson has been learned: always expect the unexpected
Renminbi slides to five-year low as FX reserves fall
China's reserves fell $108 billion in December as the People's Bank of China continues to intervene in the market
The Fed awoke; the dollar never sleeps
After 12 months of lingering, it finally happened in December and the greenback now seems unstoppable
2016 will be the year of the great liquidity unbundling
Regulation and the highly specialised nature of FX will lead to more partnerships, says Zar Amrolia, co-chief of XTX Markets
2016: the year Europe moves towards a regulated market
MiFid II, last look and the first Fed rate hike in nearly a decade will be key influences
Outlook for Asian FX in 2016 looks bright
There is a 50/50 chance that China will scrap its dual-currency system in 2016, says one analyst; others worry about the impact of a strong dollar and uncertain trajectory of Fed rate hikes
RBC says ECB is done, focus on Fed
Adam Cole, head of G10 FX strategy, outlines the bank's expectations for 2016
Saxo Bank triumphs as the most successful forecaster of 2015
The Danish bank tops the overall rankings as best forecaster of the year
Fed raises rates for first time since 2006
What happens next is anyone's guess in terms of the pace of hikes
ECB takes steps to discourage trading on euro reference rate
The European Central Bank delays publication of the euro rate until 15:00 GMT and warns it may delay a whole day if trading activity linked to the rate does not decline
CIBC scores with three spot-on calls
The Fed could make two dovish hikes and relax for much of 2016, as the election cycle gets under way and markets adjust to the tightening policy
Renminbi payments double between China and Japan
But while the Chinese currency is booming, trading volumes in the wider FX market fell in November
FX can protect the portfolio during shocks
While not always providing spectacular returns, holding foreign exchange as part of a wider portfolio can be extremely valuable
IMF approves renminbi's inclusion in SDR basket
The move puts the renminbi on course to achieve reserve currency status
CLS discusses renminbi inclusion with PBoC
The talks, which have been going on for several years, are still in the exploratory phase
Adopt code or face regulation, warn central bankers
Market participants should embrace the new principles on conduct, say the ECB's Schiavi and Debelle of the RBA and BIS at the 14th annual FX Week Europe conference
China lets central banks use Isda agreements for FX derivatives
China allows derivatives trading based on international standard agreements for the first time; applies only to sovereign investors and FX derivatives
Best Banks Awards: Deutsche Bank scoops five wins
The bank triumphs in spot FX, structured products, the eurozone, EUR/USD and EUR/JPY
Best Bank for Renminbi: Bank of China
Bank of China wins inaugural renminbi award
Best Bank for Swiss Franc: UBS
Throughout 2015's difficult market conditions, UBS remained committed to providing clients with liquidity
Best Bank for Scandinavian Currencies: SEB
SEB scoops the prize for trading Scandinavian foreign exchange
Lagarde supports RMB inclusion in SDR basket
IMF managing director endorses the renminbi's inclusion in the special drawing rights basket after a staff report deems it 'freely usable'; executive board decision expected on November 30