Regulation
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
Hong Kong peg to be tested by speculators, say analysts
The HK dollar hits its lowest level in nearly a decade, placing the peg ‘under fresh scrutiny' and prompting fears of possible attack
PBoC pumps $61bn into China's financial system
The cash injection comes ahead of the Lunar New Year, which usually sees an increase in demand for money
PBoC imposes reserve requirements on offshore deposits for first time
The new measure, designed to curb short-selling, shows the determination of China's central bank to stabilise the offshore market in the wake of recent gyrations
Negative policy rates prove no deterrent
Negative policy rates have not led to higher investment outflows; SNB intervention has become strategic to push the Swiss franc lower
Swiss franc uncapped, one year on
A year after the historic SNB move, the lesson has been learned: always expect the unexpected
Market-makers encouraged to review last look
With regulators making headway and fining Barclays $150 million over its use of last look, corporate lawyers expect law enforcement to be just around the corner
Renminbi slides to five-year low as FX reserves fall
China's reserves fell $108 billion in December as the People's Bank of China continues to intervene in the market
Tougher cyber rules could hit third parties
With cyber threats on the increase, transferring the risk may not be the answer, especially if you are unsure of the strength of a third party's policies
The Fed awoke; the dollar never sleeps
After 12 months of lingering, it finally happened in December and the greenback now seems unstoppable
Personal accountability will be strong focus in 2016
Watchdogs have yet to move up the chain of command at banks, but this could change
2016 will be the year of the great liquidity unbundling
Regulation and the highly specialised nature of FX will lead to more partnerships, says Zar Amrolia, co-chief of XTX Markets
2016: the year Europe moves towards a regulated market
MiFid II, last look and the first Fed rate hike in nearly a decade will be key influences
Transparency and control will be key goals in 2016
OMS provider Barracuda FX's chief executive says more needs to be done to prepare for the new regulatory landscape
Outlook for Asian FX in 2016 looks bright
There is a 50/50 chance that China will scrap its dual-currency system in 2016, says one analyst; others worry about the impact of a strong dollar and uncertain trajectory of Fed rate hikes
FX set for year of change
"No-one's job got easier. And, fundamentally, I think a fair percentage of the market is reassessing how they approach their activities," says Phil Weisberg of Thomson Reuters
RBC says ECB is done, focus on Fed
Adam Cole, head of G10 FX strategy, outlines the bank's expectations for 2016
Saxo Bank triumphs as the most successful forecaster of 2015
The Danish bank tops the overall rankings as best forecaster of the year
Digital Vega puts efficiency at top of agenda
Efficiency, transparency and reducing costs will be the key themes in 2016, says Mark Suter