Foreign exchange
More surveillance needed to cut conduct risk, says Greenwich
Shifts in the way regulators view dealer-client relationships are increasing the risk of conduct penalties
China FX forwards move prompts questions over government motives
Reports that China will require banks trading FX forwards to deposit USD with the PBoC spark debate over whether the move is structural or an emergency measure to halt outflows
Currency funds back in the black in July
FX funds returned to profit in July as the Fed's upbeat outlook sparked speculation of a rate hike this year
Strong euro view gives CMC Markets a clear win
Growing concerns about China push the euro higher and lift the UK-based financial derivatives dealer to the top of the table
The euro: safe haven at last?
The euro has strengthened to its highest level since January, undermining the ECB's weak euro strategy and sparking a debate among FX strategists on whether the common currency should be considered a safe haven
Malaysia and Thailand ink 'milestone' settlement deal
Asean economies aim to settle more trade and investment in local currencies. The initiative will reduce ‘exposure to volatility of global settlement currencies' and business costs
China's premier says renminbi at ‘equilibrium’
Li Keqiang plays down the risk of further renminbi depreciation, vowing it will be ‘kept basically stable' at the prevailing rate in a move that may offer relief to hard-hit emerging market currencies
Markit to acquire DealHub
The acquisition will enable Markit to offer customers a comprehensive FX solution
LCFX rebrands as Spectra, makes four hires
FX options agency specialist Louis Capital FX changes name to Spectra FX Solutions
Weaker yen lifts TMS Brokers to the top
Polish broker tops this week's rankings with three on-target calls
Equinix expands in Singapore
As Equinix expands its newest data centre in Singapore, the business of matching FX trades rests with the major centres in Tokyo, London and New York
FX lawsuits to hit London in October
A change in the law allows for similar class action cases to those in the US
EM nations react to Chinese renminbi move
Reference rate of dollar-pegged VND lowered and trading band widened as the central bank seeks to defend reserves amid fallout from CNY devaluation
IMF freezes SDR, but will still decide on renminbi this year
Decision comes a week after historic yuan devaluation
Saxo hits jackpot with dollar call
Danish bank tops this week's forecast tables following dollar bull run
Individuals to come under fire in FX cases within a year
The outcome of the first Libor trial will have significant influence on FX investigations against individuals
China pauses renminbi devaluation
Move signals short-term rate is stabilising, but analysts warn the risk-off environment prompted by Tuesday's shock announcement could cause sell-off to escalate
Aggressive HFT stable in major currencies
High-frequency trading in FX remains below the levels seen in equities, according to research from AbleMarkets
Saha replaces Roy as CCIL risk chief
After Siddhartha Roy retires from the Indian FX clearing and settlement firm
Dollar strength pushes Danske to the top
Danish bank tops this week's forecast rankings
Diversify more and expect less in the second half of 2015
JP Morgan Asset Management sees more price swings and increased instability ahead
What price failure to get on top of FX risk?
As global FX volumes rise, Dev Bhudia of GoldenSource explains why certain asset managers and hedge funds are seeking alternative ways to manage pricing risk
Tom Hayes found guilty of rigging Libor
The former UBS and Citi trader receives 14-year prison sentence
HSBC expands FX probe arsenal to $1.3 billion
The provisions relate to criminal enquiries by the US Department of Justice, the Federal Reserve Board and others