Exchanges
LSE and Deutsche Börse strike deal
Two exchanges unveil details of "merger of equals", which will create Europe's biggest exchange group, UK TopCo
ICE considers bid for LSE to stop Deutsche Börse
The move by the US group could prevent a "merger of equals" between the two European exchanges
LSE in merger talks with Deutsche Börse
A deal between the two would forge the largest European exchange group, challenging US competitors
Hong Kong Exchange to offer renminbi futures
The move aims to deepen links with mainland China and give investors new ways to tackle a fall in offshore liquidity
Breaking down the barriers
With parts of the over-the-counter FX market acquiring exchange-style characteristics, the exchanges themselves are becoming more customised
Schism narrows between OTC and exchange-traded FX
As exchanges push into FX, a bridge is being built between the two worlds
January volumes up on December, down on year
Average daily volumes rose across major FX platforms, but were far off the numbers posted a year ago
Houston understood to be seeking exchange role
Deutsche Bank's former FXPB head is believed to be eyeing a senior role at a major exchange
On-Sef FX volumes slump to year lows in December
End-of-year numbers down a quarter from the highs of March
FXCM study underlines segregated pricing advantages
Retail clients gain better or equal prices than on interbank and futures platforms more than 90% of the time
Hotspot launches private liquidity pool tool
Users will be able to create their own customised pools to suit their trading needs
BofAML becomes first non-resident clearing bank on Moscow Exchange
The US bank is due to begin clearing activities this month
ANZ's Malin heads to FastMatch
The trading platform is working to provide Russian clients with an alternative to Micex
Humphrey joins Euronext as head of fixed-income, rates and FX strategy
Former Tullett Prebon chief executive joins the French exchange as head of fixed-income, rates and FX strategy
Transparency needs to be balanced by choice
The drive for greater transparency should focus on behaviour and risk management
Spreads need to widen to boost liquidity
Panellists at the 14th annual FX Week Europe conference warn of increasingly illiquid markets
CME changes rules on renminbi futures contracts
The higher trading ranges reflect changes in volatility for the onshore and offshore renminbi
Deutsche Börse to set up Europe's first multi-asset RMB platform
German exchange group signs joint-venture deal with CFFEX and Shanghai Stock Exchange to bring trading venue to Frankfurt
CME looks to local banks for EM FX liquidity
Craig LeVeille, executive director for FX products at CME, talks about the company’s focus on growing emerging markets
CME rule hurts FX broker business, say participants
CME enrages brokers, who claim their once-profitable business in transitory FX EFRPs has vanished, despite the launch of a product to help offset the changes
Cross-margining key for RMB futures market - SGX
Cross-margining contracts across asset classes will give SGX a competitive advantage, with up to 30% margin savings, the exchange claims
Fat-finger error halts yen trading on CME
Price swing due to human order, market participants says, not rogue algorithm
CME Europe ‘slow start’ expected
Market participants feel significant volume on CME Europe could take a long time, but prospects for Asia are exciting investors
Moex sees record FX volumes in March
Algorithmic traders have helped the Russian exchange boost its forex volumes