Risk management
CURRENCY SPOTLIGHT - Sterling strong for now
Sterling should remain supported by favourable fundamental and structural factors, but it is vulnerable to fluctuations in investor risk appetite, says Prebon Yamane’s Lena Komileva
Overlay demand hits new peak
LONDON -- An anticipated decline in the value of the US dollar is boosting demand for currency overlay, according to FX specialists in London and New York.
Market mulls options benchmark
LONDON -- Standard FX options benchmark prices could be the answer to inaccuracies in marking exposures to market, but whether the move is possible is a matter for debate, according to senior options market participants.
Upsurge in German forex
FRANKFURT -- Deregulation of the German insurance market is attracting the world's top investment banks to expand in Frankfurt.
Real hammered as election woes bite
SAO PAULO -- The Brazilian real dropped near to its lowest-ever level last week as political uncertainty continued following the presidential election on October 6.