Dollar
DoJ indicts another FX trader on price-rigging charge
US says Akshay Aiyer conspired with other New York-based traders at rival banks to fix prices in Ceemea currencies
FX Cartel loses bid to dismiss criminal case
Judge says SFO investigation was a sign the currency traders could be prosecuted somewhere
OTC derivatives values fall to 10-year low – BIS
The most recent slump continues the retreat from gains witnessed in the first half of 2016
Johnson sentenced to two years in prison
Johnson was taken to prison immediately after the hearing, but lawyers are preparing for appeal argument
Former Wells Fargo FX trading head sues for wrongful termination
Simon Fowles claims he was fired days before he intended to alert regulators of a payment-incentive plan that fostered greed
CIBC is bearish on greenback for remainder of 2018
The firm says the dollar is overvalued, and facing a convergence of growth and monetary policy
Trump accuses China and Russia of currency devaluation
US president’s comment contradicts findings of his Treasury department’s recent report
BoJ prepares to link settlement system with Hong Kong
The connection will provide a new pathway for Japanese banks to obtain Hong Kong dollars and cut the exchange-rate cost
China's FX reserves rise in March
The $8.3bn increase is a slight turnaround from February’s decline
Gain Capital expands cryptocurrency offering
Customers can trade the digital coin against the euro, pound and Australian dollar
TD Securities: dollar rebound expected in near term
But political tensions could hinder the greenback’s rally
US seeks seven-year minimum prison term for Mark Johnson
Defence disputes whether Cairn Energy suffered a loss as a result of Johnson’s misconduct
Currency movements helped US and Latam investors in 2017
A new report from Natixis shows a weaker dollar helped investors outperform their European peers
Philippines bankers partner Bloomberg on FX initiatives
Bloomberg has been selected as the calculation agent for USD/PHP and bankers will use FXGO for spot trading
Renminbi’s share of global payments slides in February
It falls two places to become the seventh most-used currency for global payments, according to Swift
US DoJ changes tactics in Bogucki case
US attorneys will use bank fraud laws to pursue the former currency trader, extending the statute of limitations
Lawyers in cartel case argue against antitrust accusations
Depending on the type of relationship, the Sherman Act may or may not apply
Trade discussions hinder dollar performance – CIBC
Friction over trade tariffs and tightening of QE will be the challenges for G10 in the months ahead
Markets may be underpricing Brexit risk
‘We don’t see a situation where the UK is going to come out of this with a favourable deal’ – Mizuho currency strategist Sireen Harajli
Cartel dismissal hearing postponed again
Originally scheduled for January 29, the court date was kicked back to February 14 and has now been postponed again until March 26
Renminbi payments drop in December
The Chinese currency is once again the fifth most-used for global payments – Swift
Danske maintains bullish stance on ruble
The bank has positive outlook for Brazilian real and Mexican peso as dollar bear market remains
BNP Paribas pleads guilty to FX price-fixing
French bank regrets the misconduct and will pay $90 million to resolve investigations into its currency trading practices
Dollar downtrend intact for now – City Index
Regardless of the US administration’s preference for a strong dollar, the greenback is set to maintain its downward trajectory until March