Regulation
Schism narrows between OTC and exchange-traded FX
As exchanges push into FX, a bridge is being built between the two worlds
Brexit and foreign exchange – the consequences
What would Britain leaving the EU mean for FX?
Danske Bank bags victory on USD/CHF call
The bank expects the Fed to leave interest rates alone until September
Test algos or go to jail
Under Mifid II, participants need to certify their algorithms will not cause market disorder or face the consequences
China's FX reserves plunge to more than three-year low
Latest PBoC figures show a drop of $99.5 billion in January to $3.23 trillion
Dealer-run platforms face hard choices under Mifid II
MTF, OTF or SI? Three options, but none that banks like
EC delays Mifid II until January 2018
The extension aims to avoid legal uncertainty and potential market disruption
Stronger dollar leaves Westpac victorious
Australian bank expects Federal Reserve to deliver another hike by June
China relaxes QFII limits amid calls for capital controls
FX regulator lowers the ‘lock-up’ period, during which foreign investors must wait before repatriating funds, from one year to three months, as analysts warn of renminbi devaluation
FCA expands accountability to HFT traders
New rules published by the UK watchdog aim to strengthen individual accountability in the financial industry
FXCM to stop offering Hong Kong dollar on February 26
Mindful of last year's SNB shock, the US broker decides to stop quoting HKD amid fears over peg
On-Sef FX volumes slump to year lows in December
End-of-year numbers down a quarter from the highs of March
Corporates more concerned about currency moves
Firms are increasing their hedging and trying out different products
Former Citi trader points finger at bank execs at tribunal
Carly McWilliams tells London court the alleged offences were "encouraged, condoned, required and indeed rewarded" by management
Premier League pays 10% more for players due to FX
The euro's rise against the pound forces UK football clubs to overpay
Singapore grants LCH.Clearnet clearing house recognition
Clearing house expects tremendous demand once mandate kicks in
Currency managers end 2015 on downbeat note
Parker FX Index shows negative returns of 0.51% for December
CFTC grants registration to 18 Sefs
With the process nearly complete, the CFTC can focus on fine-tuning the Sef rules
Yen drops as BoJ slashes rates below zero
Currency weakens after Bank of Japan announces intensified battle against ‘deflationary mind-set'; the yen will continue to lose ground to the US dollar, analysts say
Former RBS trader wins unfair dismissal lawsuit
Ian Drysdale was unfairly dismissed by RBS in 2014, but he will not receive any compensation, judge rules
Andrew Bailey to head the FCA
The new chief of the UK's Financial Conduct Authority will step into his new role in July
Gain Capital takes top spot with close calls
The firm sees the dollar strengthening further
Ruble slides to all-time low
The recent falls in oil prices have dragged the Russian currency with it
China's central bank explores digital currencies
The PBoC is studying the possibility, alongside a team of researchers, major financial institutions and advisory bodies