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LMAX Exchange is the first to commit to FX Global Code
The change of heart follows reassurance that Principle 17 on pre-hedging will be subject to comment after final release
CLS extends payments-netting service to all global currencies
CLSNet, expected to go live in Q2 2018, will comprise 140 currencies
IPC partners TransFicc for low-latency links to multiple venues
TransFicc’s API simplifies the process of connecting to new trading venues and handling vast amounts of data
Markets gear up for end of Czech koruna cap
With inflation at its highest level since 2012, the CNB's change of language leads analysts to herald end of EUR/CZK floor
FX Week Australia 2017 – in pictures
The premier conference for FX market participants in Australia and Asia-Pacific took place on March 23 in Sydney
McClain to lead DTCC’s equity clearing business
Michael McClain has worked at the Options Clearing Corporation for the past 16 years
Swissquote: central banks, not geopolitics, will be main FX drivers
Swiss bank believes ECB may embark on tightening path, initiating monetary policy convergence either side of the Atlantic
Fed presidents lay ground for extra rate hike
Evans, Rosengren and Williams all signal the possibility of a fourth rate hike in 2017 if the economy runs hot
Buy side explores cloud for collateral management
Asset managers with FX positions are looking at cloud-based solutions as a means of coping with variation margin rules
McDonald to head CFTC enforcement division
James McDonald is joining from the Southern District of New York, where he is an assistant US attorney
Buy-sider brands ASIC agreements laughable
Australian regulator's enforceable undertaking agreements hint at highly divergent rules enforcement globally
MJ Oh exits Credit Agricole for Mizuho Americas
She joins the bank as head of FX options trading
FlexTrade selects Pandya as COO
Vishal Pandya joins from Hewlett-Packard, and will be responsible for performance and development
SNB updates exchange rate indices calculation
Swiss central bank introduces a more comprehensive and up-to-date methodology
LSE and Deutsche Börse deal collapses
EU commissioner Margrethe Vestager blocks merger attempt over monopoly concerns
Stater Global Markets announces tactical collaborations
Prime-of-prime brokerage teams up with Integral, FlexTrade, FXecosystem, Abide and more
EBS BrokerTec restructures; four management appointments
With a focus on seven core areas, the firm recruits Tim Cartledge as global head of FX and head of product
OTC Exchange Network joins blockchain trade association
OTCXN says it is essential to gain the support of regulators and lawmakers if blockchain is to be widely adopted
Debelle sets timeframe for adoption of FX Global Code
Market participants will have six to 12 months to adjust practices once the Code is published on May 25
Seegers to leave ADS
Bryan Seegers had been co-head of e-FX coverage at the broker since 2012
PBoC appoints two to monetary policy committee
Guo Shuqing and Ding Xuedong join policymaking panel in reshuffle of senior officials
SEC nominee flip-flops on Dodd-Frank rollback
Rules mandated by statute must be adopted by regulators, Clayton concedes
Sterling shorts could see sharp unwinding on Brexit day
As the start of the negotiation process between the UK and EU approaches, an already weak sterling faces more tests
Ullink rolls out trade-reporting solution
The product will help clients to comply with Mifid II reporting requirements