North America
Traders, vendors seek to modernise chronically underinvested FX tech
The average FX professional uses eight applications at any one time, but integrating workflows is a daunting task
New crypto Isins are a ‘really important’ step for TradFi adoption
Execs at TP Icap and Societe Generale say identifier removes major barrier for crypto acceptance
NatWest’s plan to put the XVA into RFQs
Bank to launch approximation tool on its electronic pricing framework for FX forwards
Buy-siders to face rising settlement risks when 2 becomes 1
Non-US asset managers may miss crucial window to settle trades with CLS after switch from T+2 to T+1
Why NDF execution algos might still hit the spot
Products have yet to live up to initial hype, but their long-term potential is significant
TMX eyes spot crypto trading launch next year
Exchange group would become first in North America to offer direct access to spot market in digital assets
Tales from the crypto prompt calls for FX-style market structures
Demands for interdealers and prime brokers to be brought into crypto market in wake of FTX debacle
Rising rates lead to greater interest in structured products
Trading volumes ‘could increase fivefold’ as a result of short-term rates rise
Cost benefits: could LPA provide clearer pricing?
Proponents say analytics tool is a game changer, but critics claim it is rebranded TCA
Quants search for way to size crypto bets
Standard models say as much as 4% of a diversified portfolio could go into digital assets
Market weighs viability of spot FX clearing
Supporters believe it could remove credit risks, but others say it would be unnecessary and add costs
360T is second venue to demand FX code compliance
GFXC urges other platforms to follow suit, potentially making code adoption an entry ticket to FX markets
Volatility could pave way for FXOs’ electronic evolution
Turmoil in markets gives options sector impetus to embrace automation, writes CME’s Chris Povey
Bingeing on block sets: DLT could give FX its ‘Netflix moment’
Blockchain’s proponents say faster settlement times make technology akin to TV’s streaming revolution
The closer quants look, the less diversifying crypto appears
Analysis seems to confirm that the asset class is not an effective diversification play
FX HedgePool to push into spot market by year end
Buy-side P2P swaps matching engine to launch new service for WM/R benchmark
In a bit of a fix: Refinitiv seeks ideas to improve WM/R
Operator launches consultation following criticism of 4pm fixing rate
Refinitiv uses rebates and speed to drive Matching liquidity
LSEG arm takes carrot-and-stick approach to market-making on primary venue
Market braces itself for EBS’s great migration
FX industry prepares for tectonic shift as venue moves to CME Globex
Market poised for further trading time reductions across ECNs
As Cboe FX halves trade response times, others are expected to follow – for better or worse
FX Markets Best Banks Awards 2021: Best bank for USD/CAD – BMO Capital Markets
BMO Capital Markets is making the most of strong Canadian fundamentals, including high oil prices, political stability and the loonie’s transition from high-volatility commodity asset to safe haven
Dealers back CLS plans for EM settlement system
12 banks announce support for project to extend PvP protection to certain CLS-ineligible currencies
FX data shows hold, reject divide in G10 vs the rest
Use of analytics can help reduce last look and improve FX Code adherence, says EBS executive
First SOFR versus CORRA cross-currency swap hits market
JP Morgan and National Bank of Canada extend SOFR cross-currency trading into Canadian market