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Machine learning will create new sales-bots – UBS’s Nuti
Technologists working to automate indications of interest from trading desks
China derivatives appetite set to grow as PBoC lifts deposit rule
Central bank rule change could cut hedging costs by up to 100bp, traders say
WM/R fix and the curse of predictability
Investors should renew their focus on execution strategies around the 4pm fix, writes Alexei Jiltsov of Tradefeedr
First Ibor versus SOFR cross-currency swaps trades
Westpac and Citi strike BBSW/SOFR trade in landmark moment for Australian market
LatAm investors urged to watch FX exposure
Fitch Ratings says currency volatility increases risk for infrastructure projects
Australian players need to play renminbi long game
Panellists were bullish on China's long-term prospects at FX Week Australia; commodities priced in RMB will be a game-changer for Sydney's status as a trading hub
Should investors fear a rising dollar?
Stephanie Flanders says emerging markets are set for a bumpy ride in the months and years ahead as the greenback rises
Emerging market central banks drive gold demand with reserve diversification
Mexico leads the way in reserve diversification in the first quarter
Eurozone crisis is a 'bomb about to explode', says Neil Record
The founder and chairman of Record Currency Management believes the euro has been mortally wounded and will struggle to survive in its current form
Spotlight on: Neil Record, Record Currency Management
The founder and chair of Record Currency Management talks to Robert Mackenzie Smith about the growth of the firm over the past three decades, as well as the challenges posed by the financial crisis and his shortlisted entry for the Wolfson Economics Prize
LTRO has jump-started currency investors out of risk aversion, says Pimco
Currency investors appear to have moved away from risk aversion and become more interested in high-yielding EM currencies as a result of the ECB’s refinancing operation, according to Pimco’s head of FX
FX markets driven excessively by 'headline noise', says Aviva’s currency chief
Volatility in foreign exchange markets has been driven increasingly by a desire to re-price on the back of every headline, says Pierre Lequeux, head of currency management at Aviva Investors
Spotlight on: Collin Crownover, SSgA
State Street Global Advisors’ head of currency management talks to Joel Clark about investor appetite for G-10 and emerging market currencies, and how his global team has managed the volatility and political uncertainty that has characterised the foreign…
FX Invest Middle East: Volatility is tough and unsustainable, say managers
Delegates at FX Invest conference in Dubai discuss Japanese intervention, the value of emerging market currencies and their outlook on volatility
FX Invest Middle East: Mena region dodges Arab Spring 'curveball'
HSBC's senior economist for the Middle East and North Africa tells delegates at FX Invest conference that the region has dealt with two big challenges this year, but it stands in better shape than some developed economies
Taking stock of 2011: the buy side
Central bank intervention, volatile markets and forthcoming regulation – hedgers and investors in the FX market continue to face some real challenges. Chiara Albanese and Miriam Siers hear their views
China tests further easing of renminbi convertibility of capital account
China's State Council is advising the Shenzhen municipal government and local regulators about permitting renimibi conversion outside of currency restrictions
Cash management – a big puddle of cost
If a global financial services firm is leaking cash, you need to get your plumbing fixed. Olaf Ransome, 3cadvisory and Nick Downes, Logica, explain what needs to be done, and why senior management needn’t fear the changes
RBC targets Asian wealth management clients
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has acquired Fortis Wealth Management Hong Kong as part of an effort to build up its private banking business in Asia.
Risk Europe: Euro volatility and regulatory uncertainty biggest concerns, say CROs
Buy-side chief risk officers voice their concerns about the effects of regulatory inconsistency on volatility.