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Trading places, November 28, 2011
Changing roles at Nomura, Deutsche Bank, Citi and the FOA
Unlocking alpha from currency managers through multi-manager platforms
Forex allocations are getting larger for many pension funds and asset managers, but accessing currency funds can be difficult. Two new currency manager platforms hope to grow the investor base by making access easier. By Michael Marray
Citi proves trading mettle in tough year for spot
Citi picks up six awards this year and climbs into second position overall, having effectively navigated the volatility that resulted from intervention in the yen and the Swiss franc
FX Invest December 2011 edition now LIVE!
With no real solution in sight for the eurozone sovereign debt crisis, volatility of volatility in currency markets is likely to remain elevated, driving up requirements to manage currency exposures in international portfolios.
Spotlight on: Collin Crownover, SSgA
State Street Global Advisors’ head of currency management talks to Joel Clark about investor appetite for G-10 and emerging market currencies, and how his global team has managed the volatility and political uncertainty that has characterised the foreign…
Innovation and flexibility equally crucial in choppy markets, says Citi’s Jones
Reacting quickly to market developments has become increasingly important as a result of the recent volatility, while innovation in electronic trading is also more crucial to success than ever, according to Simon Jones at Citi
Spotlight on: Simon Jones, Citi
Citi's head of G-10 spot trading for North America and global head of foreign exchange electronic trading talks to Miriam Siers about the growth of the bank's e-trading capabilities in recent years, and how his team has navigated the recent period of…
Nomura hires Khakoo to head G-10 options
Nigel Khakoo was previously global head of G-10 options trading at Citi, but left the bank earlier this year after a decision to merge G-10 and EM options
Trading places, October 31, 2011
New appointments at Citi, Caplin and the CFTC, while Saxo promotes Missonnier to run new Brussels office
Peter Klein joins BAML to head FXPB
Klein replaces Tony Dalton, former global head of FX prime brokerage, who will take on a senior FXPB sales role
FX Week Asia: Options clearing on hold, prime brokers confirm
FX clearing will be restricted to non-deliverable forwards as US authorities discuss whether settlement risk can be properly managed for cleared FX options, according to speakers at the FX Week Asia conference in Singapore
BAML expands FXPB presence in London
Janet Thomas has joined Bank of America Merrill Lynch in FX prime brokerage in London
Citi promotes Patel to run G-10 options
Chirag Patel will add G-10 to his existing responsibilities in FX options
LCH.Clearnet eyes November launch for NDF clearing
London-based CCP is set to launch clearing for NDFs in six currencies in mid-November, having shelved plans for options clearing while banks discuss settlement-related issues with regulators
Reynolds leaves SG for asset manager
Adam Reynolds leaves Société Générale to join The Cambridge Strategy in Hong Kong
CitiFX launches multi-manager platform for investors seeking currency alpha
Citi launched a new multi-manager platform called CitiFX Access on September 14 that aims to facilitate investment in foreign exchange managers via multi-strategy benchmark and actively managed indexes licensed from industry index sponsors.
Buy-side call for algorithmic execution in foreign exchange
The institutional buy side is becoming more sophisticated in the way it executes FX trades, and algo platform providers are accelerating their investment in new technology to keep up with growing demand. By Michael Marray
Citi appoints three regional e-sales heads
Selene Cheng, Rakesh Purohit and Eugenia Hanoune promoted to lead FX e-sales in Singapore, New York and London respectively
In Brief, September 19, 2011
Technology news from Citi, Integral, Gold-i and ForexManage announced in the past week
Central banks take aim at dollar-funding shortage
Co-ordinated action from five central banks eases the pressure on dollar funding for European banks, but EUR/USD cross-currency basis swap market remains under stress
Thaker quits Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Global head of structured rates and currencies trading Neh Thaker leaves bank
Taking stock of 2011: Volatile trading
The challenges already thrown at the FX market in 2011 have been multi-faceted, ranging from a tough trading environment in major currency pairs to the preparation for new trading and clearing regulations. In the second of a series of articles taking…