Liquidity
TraderTools launches EM liquidity pool
Network will focus on the rand, Turkish lira, Central European currencies and the Russian ruble, among others
FX industry passes Brexit test with flying colours
Despite biggest-ever sterling move, liquidity and infrastructure holds up without glitches
Barclays halts taking stop-loss orders during UK referendum
The bank takes unprecedented step as it navigates disruptive market conditions
Pre-referendum G10 liquidity at its worst since SNB
Citi warns of highly illiquid market conditions as Britain goes to the polls
Integral launches client-to-client matching venue
Customers will be able to match off opposing interest on Integral's midpoint
Non-banks charge ahead, but HFTs see warning signs
New risk-warehousing models are outpacing non-bank players that rely on latency advantages
Corporate treasuries are starting to feel capital cost pain
After years of stable IRD usage, corporate hedging is getting more expensive and even clearing may not help
FXCT project signs up 10 partners
Galinov-led central tape initiative expected to go live this year
Global Code architects pledge to keep principles updated
The FX code of conduct will evolve to reflect market changes
ADS sees $1.3 trillion credit gap as it launches prime-of-prime
ADS Securities says it is ready to step up to fill the gap left by FX prime brokers with a true PoP service
FXSpotStream's Schwarz eyes FSS model roll-out away from FX
No concrete plans yet, but rates and credit 'would make most sense', Schwarz says
Non-bank LPs boosted by TCA developments, study finds
Financial consultancy Greenwich Associates sees counterparty diversification as a strong trend
MahiFX launches buy-side execution tool
MFX Vector and e-FX Engine Room are the latest roll-outs from David Cooney's company
Policy divergence is biggest macro risk – reserve managers
Survey of central banks shows monetary policy, negative rates and China are top concerns
Liquidity woes are curbing FX growth
Difficulties in accessing alternative liquidity pools and the rising cost of trading are creating unexploited opportunities
Regulation will change markets, but slower than expected
But market participants say they are in the early stages of a transformation that could accelerate in the coming years
Curex chief: anonymity is key to best execution
Curex and FX Connect sign agreement to provide clients with an alternative liquidity pool
Edgewater Markets raises $30m for expansion drive
As part of the deal, the firm's board will gain two new participants from FTV Capital
China may introduce Tobin tax on FX transactions
A levy on currency trading could be put in place to fight speculation
CFH Clearing launches matching engine in TY3
The prime-of-prime provider aims to reduce latency and enhance execution by reducing the round trip between London and Tokyo by 200 milliseconds
PBoC confirms Russian swap transactions
Central banks of China and Russia disclose "several currency swap trades" since October, but no details
PBoC eases despite continued depreciation fears
China's central bank cuts reserve requirements amid intricate balancing act between buoying slowing growth, maintaining financial stability, and safeguarding the value of its currency
Asset managers need better handle on costs, processes
Panellists highlight the challenges they face in the pursuit of best execution
Buy side takes control of execution as liquidity worsens
Risk warehousing ability isn't there any more, say large buy-side traders