Trading
Volatility and options push up FX revenues in 2015
Figures from the 12 largest investment banks show G10 FX up on 2014, while Ficc trading was down 9%
The new FX equation
Firms are scrutinising expenses more than ever, but despite hard times, one market participant believes innovation will drive down costs and "our best days as a market are ahead of us"
Comparing apples and apples
With clients expecting more transparency, it is vital for firms to be in control of costs. The key is determining the true all-in price of execution
Breaking down the barriers
With parts of the over-the-counter FX market acquiring exchange-style characteristics, the exchanges themselves are becoming more customised
Wells Fargo takes top spot with five close calls
The US bank expects another Fed hike towards mid-year
Price and perfect execution
Firms are trying to give clients visibility on measuring whether the price they are receiving is a good one, but the cost of execution is variable and hard to pinpoint – and it’s not just about price
TCA requires standard benchmark and practices
The quest for a universal way of measuring execution quality continues
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
Part fills add to liquidity woes and sharp price moves
Not trading in full amounts makes market-making harder and more expensive for clients, say market participants
Danske Bank bags victory on USD/CHF call
The bank expects the Fed to leave interest rates alone until September
Sales remuneration set for shake-up
Venues and brokers shift focus to quality of flow amid rising price competition
Credit remains the biggest headache in FX
FXPB adjustment pressures clients as service providers tackle rising costs
January volumes up on December, down on year
Average daily volumes rose across major FX platforms, but were far off the numbers posted a year ago
Stronger dollar leaves Westpac victorious
Australian bank expects Federal Reserve to deliver another hike by June
China relaxes QFII limits amid calls for capital controls
FX regulator lowers the ‘lock-up’ period, during which foreign investors must wait before repatriating funds, from one year to three months, as analysts warn of renminbi devaluation
FXCM to stop offering Hong Kong dollar on February 26
Mindful of last year's SNB shock, the US broker decides to stop quoting HKD amid fears over peg
On-Sef FX volumes slump to year lows in December
End-of-year numbers down a quarter from the highs of March
FXCM study underlines segregated pricing advantages
Retail clients gain better or equal prices than on interbank and futures platforms more than 90% of the time
DoJ requests information on TP-Icap broking deal
Tullett Prebon is set to acquire Icap's global hybrid voice-broking business
Currency managers end 2015 on downbeat note
Parker FX Index shows negative returns of 0.51% for December
Saxo nabs top spot on dollar strength
The bank's FX strategist says the Federal Reserve will continue to hike if employment numbers remain solid
CFTC grants registration to 18 Sefs
With the process nearly complete, the CFTC can focus on fine-tuning the Sef rules
World FX trading volumes down 8%
FX committees report sinking trading volumes in the UK and US, but they were up in Japan, Singapore and Australia