LMAX Exchange
LMAX launches crypto exchange
As institutional demand for cryptocurrencies heightens, LMAX extends crypto Clob trading and firm liquidity to market participants
Kim joins Sucden to head Apac e-FX sales
The institutional foreign exchange and derivatives broker boosts its FX sales desk
Shell is first corporate on FX Global Code public register
Shell signs up to the code of conduct, stating its practices align with the 55 principles
Nex appoints Jannece as head of mid-match
Kyle Jannece was formerly an eFix benchmark specialist at the trading platform
Miller joins LMAX Exchange in Singapore
Quentin Miller was previously part of the fixed-income, commodities and currencies e-trading team at Standard Chartered
LMAX Exchange Group separates MTF and broker businesses
On the day that Mifid II goes live, the exchange separates services it offers to comply
GFXC hopes for Principle 17 decision on November 15
Committee publishes responses to its consultation on last look and will meet to decide on the subject on November 14
Last look consultation closes, outcome uncertain
Responses to GFXC’s consultation on last look will be published before the body meets on November 14
LMAX Exchange appoints Moffat as MD for Apac
Scott Moffat will be based in Singapore
Platforms voice support for Code, but shy away from policing clients
While venues overwhelmingly say they will adhere to the Global Code, they won't turn away clients who don't
LMAX Exchange reports record profits for 2016
FX platform posts EBITDA of £5.6 million, representing annual rise of £4.2 million
Puth: buy side plays crucial role in FX Global Code adherence
Understanding the services offered by providers will allow clients to exercise caveat emptor rights
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
Mercer: Global Code is a great PR stunt; legitimises front-running
LMAX Exchange chief says the Global Code of Conduct is legitimising last look and pre-hedging, and its authors are misrepresenting the nature of discussions in the MPG
More co-operation to come between banks and NBLPs
As liquidity providers increasingly split into the two extremes of risk appetite in both the bank and non-bank liquidity space
LMAX may seek registration in Ireland in the event of a hard Brexit
The platform believes other firms will follow suit as they seek to maintain access to the single market
LMAX pushes into North America with new matching engine
New liquidity pool based in NY4 is aimed at funds, asset managers, brokers and banks
Beeks launches self-service portal for buying connectivity
Beeks Marketplace allows institutional clients to find and purchase connectivity. The UK-based provider plans to add third-party products to its offering at later date
Regulators fail to address key issues in FX, participants say
While they see some positives they believe there's still oo many practices open to abuse
LMAX throws down the gauntlet to UK regulators
Exchange finds clear evidence that the market should be rules-based and move to execution-only venues
Breaking down the barriers
With parts of the over-the-counter FX market acquiring exchange-style characteristics, the exchanges themselves are becoming more customised