Europe
Best Bank for Asia, EM Asia and EM Emea: HSBC
HSBC continues to dominate emerging Asian and Emea currencies, and it is also voted best bank for FX in Asia-Pacific
Greece braces for snap election in September
Impact on FX market yet to come, analysts say
FX prepares for Greek endgame
Trading platforms and CLS prepare for all eventualities
Strategists still see positive Greek outcome
Although the chances of a Greek exit have risen ahead of Sunday's referendum
Greek crisis shakes global markets
The financial crisis deepens as Athens shuts its banks for a week and imposes capital controls
Russian banks face higher borrowing costs
Banks and corporates face higher funding costs and loan rates, but government support lends a lifeline
FX Week Europe: Eurozone break-up ‘inevitable’, says ECU currency chief
Short-term policies have delayed the break-up of the eurozone, but a disorderly exit of debt-laden countries is inevitable, says chief investment officer Michael Petley
HSBC retains EM and Asia-Pacific awards
HSBC wins best bank for emerging Asian and Emea currencies, as well as best bank for FX in Asia-Pacific
CME forex trading booms but clearing remains slow
CME Group has boasted record FX volumes in recent months and is preparing to launch its London-based derivatives exchange in September, but take-up of its OTC FX clearing services remains slow. Derek Sammann, CME’s head of FX and rates, tells Robert…
Euro bearishness reawakened post-Cyprus
Long euro positions have been unwound following the bailout of Cyprus and many participants now foresee further trouble ahead for the eurozone
Euro's future unaffected by turmoil in Italy, say panellists
The results of Italy's election may have created uncertainty, but the eurozone's future remains intact, according to speakers at the FX Invest Europe conference
Euro outlook 'unpredictable' after recent strength
Despite the resurgence of confidence in the euro since the turn of the year, participants appear to be following the caution expressed by Mario Draghi yesterday over whether the trend is sustainable
FX Week Europe: Disaster in the eurozone still plausible, warns Neil Record
Founder of Record Currency Management favours a new type of hedging product that protects investors from the exit of eurozone members
Yen will continue to weaken under BoJ pressure, says Nomura
An accurate prediction that the yen would weaken as a result of the Bank of Japan's monetary policy lands Nomura at the top of the one-month forecast rankings
Euro will weather the storm, says Natixis economist
Germany will not allow the euro to fail, which is why the currency is performing better than expected, according to Asia economist at Natixis
VIDEO: Saxo Bank G-10 Currency Market Outlook
An overview of currency markets into the fourth quarter and new year
Deutsche Ceemea sales head departs
18-year veteran of Deutsche Bank will leave in late October, after completing a handover to his successor
Grexit bets intensify on election fears
Forex strategists remain divided on the political fallout from landmark Greek elections, and the likely effect on the euro
Euro exit testing intensifies
Banks and FX market infrastructures are stepping up their efforts to prepare for a possible redenomination of eurozone currencies if Greece is forced to leave the currency union, but some investors would like to see new contracts to protect them from…
Moving up from down under
Following his recent appointment as global head of FX at Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Kieran Salter talks to Robert Mackenzie Smith about his mission to ensure the bank’s FX capabilities are globally recognised, and the major technology overhaul the…
Global inconsistency remains a challenge for would-be Sefs
An ongoing lack of clarity and the potential for extraterritoriality in swap execution facility rules is creating a bumpy ride towards registration, according to three putative Sefs
UBS beefs up FX sales team in Europe
The Swiss bank has made three appointments to its FX sales teams in London and Zurich
Forex markets absorb political chaos in Europe
Participants reacted relatively calmly to political developments in Europe last week, and the absence of credible alternative currencies prevented a major sell-off
Corporate treasurers plan for euro break-up
The Association of Corporate Treasurers is advising its members to review their processes and contracts to make sure they are prepared for a euro breakup. Many are taking the association's advice, reports Chiara Albanese