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Best Bank for Canadian Dollar: BMO Capital Markets
Proving itself a leader in its home currency, BMO Capital Markets now has its sights set on the renminbi
Best Bank for Asia, EM Asia and EM Emea: HSBC
HSBC continues to dominate emerging Asian and Emea currencies, and it is also voted best bank for FX in Asia-Pacific
Best Bank for South African Rand: Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered wins the award for the rand as it builds its African ambitions
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
USD/CNH enters top-five traded pairs on ParFX
The offshore renminbi experiences exceptionally strong growth in September
Tullett Prebon bets on OTC broking with Icap buy
Icap sells its global hybrid broking business to rival Tullett Prebon amid difficult market conditions
TPP countries strike ‘unprecedented' deal against currency manipulation
The 12 member states of the Pacific free-trade deal sign a declaration vowing comprehensive disclosure of FX data; members will have to abide by rules against competitive devaluation
South Korea eyes panda bonds in China
Local media reports that Korean government has submitted formal request to Beijing following financial co-operation deal struck last week that also paved way for direct RMB/KRW trading
Asian currencies reach multi-year lows
Ringgit and rupiah worst hit as China stock plunge reverberates through FX markets; worst day since ‘taper tantrum', says strategist
Greece braces for snap election in September
Impact on FX market yet to come, analysts say
FX prepares for Greek endgame
Trading platforms and CLS prepare for all eventualities
Strategists still see positive Greek outcome
Although the chances of a Greek exit have risen ahead of Sunday's referendum
Korea introduces RMB discount window
Bank of Korea is launching an emergency liquidity facility, offering Chinese currency as part of a broader infrastructural push to bolster Seoul's role as a RMB hub
Greek crisis shakes global markets
The financial crisis deepens as Athens shuts its banks for a week and imposes capital controls
London cements position as renminbi hub
City of London report says the UK capital saw daily RMB trades of $61.5 billion in 2014
Emerging market risks diverge further as Fed hike looms
Standard Life updates its EM heat map to assess resistance to future shocks
Renminbi hits two-month high in wake of dovish Fed
Renminbi reaches highest level against US dollar in two months as Fed cuts projected rate path; volatility suggests market discomfort with Fed normalisation, says analyst
FX fees boost Moscow Exchange full-year results
The exchange's bottom line is bolstered by FX revenues
Standard Chartered sees strong FX volume growth
But growth is offset by margin compression; fellow UK bank Barclays ups war chest for FX investigation to £1.25 billion
Emerging markets will be resilient in the face of US rate hike
Strong dollar and low oil prices will benefit countries such as Turkey, China and Hungary
Rocking in exotics has never been more attractive
An early mover gamble paid off for US broker INTL FCStone in exotic currencies trading. Philip Smith and Gregory Vincent explain why the payments business is growing
EBS partners SGX to boost Asian FX footprint
Singapore Exchange-listed FX futures are set to be offered on EBS platforms, subject to regulatory approval
Moscow Exchange trading continues without disruption
Price swings in the Russian currency hit unprecedented levels as liquidity vanishes