Regulation
First phase of global code set for release on May 25
Debelle outlines the progress on a code of conduct at FX Week Australia
Hastings appointed to new ACI UK role
The director of Whispers FX Solutions will become the association's bank and financial institution liaison officer
FX probes continue despite end to SFO enquiry
FCA, DoJ and City of London Police are still investigating
CFTC working on cyber-security and auto-trading rules
Aiming for year-end target, but market participants are pushing back at some requirements
Mifid delay downgrades workload from unrealistic to challenging
But the task facing firms working to comply with the regulation is still daunting
Asset managers need better handle on costs, processes
Panellists highlight the challenges they face in the pursuit of best execution
Execution costs still a riddle for FX participants
The sheer variety of choices hinders fair comparison
Schism narrows between OTC and exchange-traded FX
As exchanges push into FX, a bridge is being built between the two worlds
Brexit and foreign exchange – the consequences
What would Britain leaving the EU mean for FX?
Test algos or go to jail
Under Mifid II, participants need to certify their algorithms will not cause market disorder or face the consequences
Dealer-run platforms face hard choices under Mifid II
MTF, OTF or SI? Three options, but none that banks like
EC delays Mifid II until January 2018
The extension aims to avoid legal uncertainty and potential market disruption
FCA expands accountability to HFT traders
New rules published by the UK watchdog aim to strengthen individual accountability in the financial industry
On-Sef FX volumes slump to year lows in December
End-of-year numbers down a quarter from the highs of March
Former Citi trader points finger at bank execs at tribunal
Carly McWilliams tells London court the alleged offences were "encouraged, condoned, required and indeed rewarded" by management
Singapore grants LCH.Clearnet clearing house recognition
Clearing house expects tremendous demand once mandate kicks in
CFTC grants registration to 18 Sefs
With the process nearly complete, the CFTC can focus on fine-tuning the Sef rules
Former RBS trader wins unfair dismissal lawsuit
Ian Drysdale was unfairly dismissed by RBS in 2014, but he will not receive any compensation, judge rules
Andrew Bailey to head the FCA
The new chief of the UK's Financial Conduct Authority will step into his new role in July
Market-makers encouraged to review last look
With regulators making headway and fining Barclays $150 million over its use of last look, corporate lawyers expect law enforcement to be just around the corner
Tougher cyber rules could hit third parties
With cyber threats on the increase, transferring the risk may not be the answer, especially if you are unsure of the strength of a third party's policies
Personal accountability will be strong focus in 2016
Watchdogs have yet to move up the chain of command at banks, but this could change
2016 will be the year of the great liquidity unbundling
Regulation and the highly specialised nature of FX will lead to more partnerships, says Zar Amrolia, co-chief of XTX Markets
2016: the year Europe moves towards a regulated market
MiFid II, last look and the first Fed rate hike in nearly a decade will be key influences