Federal Reserve
Declining spot sinks FX volumes in US
In October, average daily volumes were 26% lower than in the same month of 2014
Fed raises rates for first time since 2006
What happens next is anyone's guess in terms of the pace of hikes
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
NY bank regulators outline cyber-security plans
High-profile hacking at financial institutions and tough action from lawmakers have provided a boost to a new cyber-security proposal that aims to bolster banks' defences against internet gangsters
Dollar strength pushes Danske to the top
Danish bank tops this week's forecast rankings
Ruble plummets on Fed rate hike expectations
As speculation on the timing of a Fed rate hike heats up, emerging market currencies are tumbling
Global FX volumes climb off record highs
But still manage to grow year-on-year in April
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
SNB negative rates to take effect on ECB day
The Swiss central bank's steps and timing are a good indication of the ECB's next actions
How volatility eats itself and why everyone should care
Helen Thomas, author of popular financial blog Blonde Money (http://blondemoney.co.uk/helen-thomas/) says the market is set for a serious pick-up in volatility
G-20 needs to arrest currency wars to stop Asian deflation
Callum Henderson, global head of FX research at Standard Chartered calls for leaders to put a stop to currency wars; says SGD is an ideal candidate for funding relative value carry trades in Asia
Scottish vote triggers short EUR/GBP bets
Strategists expect the pound to gain against the euro, as policy divergence between the UK and the eurozone favours sterling
CLS faces up to Eastern realities
CLS suspends operational trials of the ruble and will delay the currency's adoption from its original November deadline
RBI's Rajan says the euro is too strong - Central Banking
Rajan says the eurozone is suffering from the same problems as EM countries due to spillover effects
FX ravaged by artificial market conditions
Emerging markets to play bigger role, but conditions will remain hard until central banks put a bottom under markets
Fed official reiterates FX options-clearing guidelines
Lawrence Sweet highlights industry discussions around FX options clearing as a key component of a private-sector solution
Central bank reserve managers downbeat on euro
Managers down on euro, but see improving prospects for USD, GBP and Commonwealth currencies
FX manipulation not a "methodology" issue, says ECB
FX committees of major central banks in discussion about stronger co-ordination
Indian rupee set for limited post-election gains
The INR is set to gain against the USD after BJP secures a strong parliamentary majority
FX Focus - Alessio de Longis Q&A
Emerging markets were rattled by the Federal Reserve’s talk of tapering its quantitative easing programme in 2013. Will 2014 see more of the same? Or will emerging market currencies dance to a different tune?
FX Focus - Currency managers see brighter days ahead for FX markets
Currency managers are attracting more interest from clients as differentials grow between developed-world economies, but patience may still be required in the wait for higher returns
FX Focus - EM currency markets face fragmented 2014
Emerging markets were rattled by the Federal Reserve’s talk of tapering its quantitative easing programme in 2013. Will 2014 see more of the same? Or will emerging market currencies dance to a different tune?
Systematic funds may continue to struggle in low-rate environment
Happier times for systematic traders still some time away, says Alessio de Longis
FX Invest Europe: Deutsche Bundesbank official praises Fed’s QE exit strategy
Christine Glockmann says other central bankers may copy Fed’s communication over QE tapering in 2013