Hotspot
January volumes up on December, down on year
Average daily volumes rose across major FX platforms, but were far off the numbers posted a year ago
Hotspot launches private liquidity pool tool
Users will be able to create their own customised pools to suit their trading needs
FX trading volumes end 2015 on down note
While FX volumes were generally down, record trading numbers were achieved on exchanges
Grand redesign
Non-bank market-makers are increasingly being viewed as serious players as they set about building customer franchises amid a wide-scale bank pull-back
Former Hotspot manager Duke joins BCS Global Markets' UK board
Bradley Duke joins the board as a non-executive director
CFH Clearing launches new liquidity service
The new liquidity service gives CFH clients access to tier 1 banks, multilateral trading facilities, electronic communications networks and multi-dealer platforms
Trading volumes off post-RMB devaluation highs
While volumes were down on most platforms, currency pairs such as the USD/RUB and USD/CNY saw an uptick in trading
Hotspot targets Europe and Asia with London FX matching engine
Hotspot’s new engine gains $1.2 billion single-count trading volumes in its first full week
Highly Commended (professional e-FX trading platform): Hotspot
Hotspot's business model bags an accolade
Hotspot tightens rules for market-makers
Last-look window reduced to 100 milliseconds and acceptance targets raised to 85% for market-makers
Hotspot on the offensive with free FX offer
Platform chief says price competition is "long overdue"
Hotspot makes first move in fee wars
Free Gold initiative marks launch of European Hotspot push
Hotspot acquisition to be transformative for Bats
New Bats chief executive outlines ambitious plans for Hotspot in open letter
Hotspot's London push may spark price war
New owner Bats paid customers to attract market share in equities; London matching engine takes first step in expansion
New role for Goodbody at Hotspot
He becomes global head while the exchange confirms all Hotspot staff will stay
SNB pushes CLS volumes to record high and platforms benefit
Currency trading activity gets off to a strong start in 2015
Bats won't hike fees on Hotspot, says Concannon
The stock exchange operator is committed to its core low-cost strategy, says Bats Global Markets president Chris Concannon
Hotspot a good buy for exchanges, says co-founder
Exchanges are likely to be interested in KCG's Hotspot to help them build out their FX business, says Steve Reich of Global Trading Systems
Hotspot a good buy for exchanges, says co-founder
Exchanges are likely to be interested in KCG's Hotspot to help them build out their FX business, says Steve Reich of Global Trading Systems
KCG open to Hotspot sale
The financial services firm has expressed an interest in selling FX platform Hotspot, despite a rise in year-on-year volumes
Hotspot taps into FX dark pool demand
Hotspot has thrown its hat into the ring to compete for FX spot dark pool business amongst the likes of BGC Partners and FXall
Hotspot's Miesner leaves firm after 13 years
Industry veteran out the door at Hotspot
Best professional e-trading venue: KCG Hotspot
KCG Hotspot wins best professional e-trading venue category
FX Focus - Look back in Anger
The use of last look orders by liquidity providers is coming under more scrutiny, as some participants allege banks are gaining unfair trading advantages over buy-side firms from the practice. Are these concerns justified, and how can the industry…