Regulation
ECB takes steps to discourage trading on euro reference rate
The European Central Bank delays publication of the euro rate until 15:00 GMT and warns it may delay a whole day if trading activity linked to the rate does not decline
CIBC scores with three spot-on calls
The Fed could make two dovish hikes and relax for much of 2016, as the election cycle gets under way and markets adjust to the tightening policy
FX can protect the portfolio during shocks
While not always providing spectacular returns, holding foreign exchange as part of a wider portfolio can be extremely valuable
IMF approves renminbi's inclusion in SDR basket
The move puts the renminbi on course to achieve reserve currency status
CLS discusses renminbi inclusion with PBoC
The talks, which have been going on for several years, are still in the exploratory phase
Adopt code or face regulation, warn central bankers
Market participants should embrace the new principles on conduct, say the ECB's Schiavi and Debelle of the RBA and BIS at the 14th annual FX Week Europe conference
China lets central banks use Isda agreements for FX derivatives
China allows derivatives trading based on international standard agreements for the first time; applies only to sovereign investors and FX derivatives
Digital Vega reports biggest trading day as volumes surge
Medusa, Digital Vega's multi-dealer options platform, posts 59% growth in volumes for October
Best Banks Awards: Deutsche Bank scoops five wins
The bank triumphs in spot FX, structured products, the eurozone, EUR/USD and EUR/JPY
Best Bank for Renminbi: Bank of China
Bank of China wins inaugural renminbi award
Best Banks Awards: 360T tops two categories
Recently acquired by Deutsche Börse, the Frankfurt-based platform sees the acquisition as an important milestone in the drive to diversify its customer base
Best Banks Awards: Thomson Reuters bags three wins
Thomson Reuters wins Best Broker for EM, Forwards and Best Market Data Provider for FX
Best FX Clearing House: CME Group
Exchange and clearing house expects more clearing and growth in renminbi products
Best Bank for Australian Dollar: ANZ
The Australian bank has taken advantage of global players reducing their business in ANZ's core markets to strengthen its own presence there
Best Bank for Swiss Franc: UBS
Throughout 2015's difficult market conditions, UBS remained committed to providing clients with liquidity
Best Broker for Currency Options: Tullett Prebon
While regulatory concerns were its major preoccupation this year, Tullett Prebon remains bullish on FX options
Best Bank for Scandinavian Currencies: SEB
SEB scoops the prize for trading Scandinavian foreign exchange
Farewell to self-regulation, goodbye self-policing
With a global code of conduct for FX due in May 2017, participants are only too keen to see the back of an unregulated market
Former Citi trader wins unfair dismissal case
Perry Stimpson, dismissed in 2014 for serious breach of contract, has won his case against Citi
Lagarde supports RMB inclusion in SDR basket
IMF managing director endorses the renminbi's inclusion in the special drawing rights basket after a staff report deems it 'freely usable'; executive board decision expected on November 30
NY bank regulators outline cyber-security plans
High-profile hacking at financial institutions and tough action from lawmakers have provided a boost to a new cyber-security proposal that aims to bolster banks' defences against internet gangsters
CFTC's Massad commits to aggressive enforcement
Over the past two fiscal years, more than $4.6 billion in penalties have been imposed in 15 actions against banks and brokers to address benchmark misconduct
Abide Financial applies to become trade repository
The transaction-reporting firm may become the third-largest repository by volume; it also launches an accelerated Mifid II/Mifir compliance programme from January 2017
Sell side's appetite for intelligence tools increases
As compliance inches to the fore, more large banks are reaching out to providers of cognitive learning tools