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Ruble fixing conundrum sparks new debate on pricing benchmarks
Uncertainty over Russia-linked hedges raises prospect of a replacement for Moscow Exchange fix
MSIM holds half of FX options notionals among US funds
Counterparty Radar: Manager tops up on USD/RMB calls to extend lead and helps Goldman into second place among dealers
Market braces itself for EBS’s great migration
FX industry prepares for tectonic shift as venue moves to CME Globex
Pimco, Franklin Templeton affiliates top for Russia derivatives exposure
Counterparty Radar: Funds had biggest long exposures to Russia across credit, rates, FX at end of Q4
JP, Goldman and TD surge in FX forwards as Citi falls back
Counterparty Radar: Citi drops to fifth, losing a third of market share with US mutual funds
‘Broken’ euro FX options market facing liquidity concerns
Traders worry about market depth as surge in put buying sees risk reversals hit extremes
‘Dead’ derivatives market leaves big Russia dealers unhedged
VTB and Sberbank face directional exposure to local corporates after mass unwinds by foreign banks
Market poised for further trading time reductions across ECNs
As Cboe FX halves trade response times, others are expected to follow – for better or worse
Ruble NDF pricing rupture alarms traders
Conflict sparks big dislocation between ruble NDF and spot, threatening hedges and clouding valuations
Russia sanctions throw derivatives market into disarray
Lawyers say western banks face illegality terminations; industry groups plan deliverable ruble workaround
Settlement risk is on the rise: what can be done?
During a time of continuing uncertainty, industry participants are increasingly worried about settlement risk – a risk that has largely been ignored because of other priorities. This leaders' panel provides actionable insights on settlement risk…
Banks, prime brokers and trading venues shun ruble trades
FXPBs turn away derivatives bets as spot platforms block ruble trades and NDF fixings go dark
Traders turn to ruble NDFs to avoid sanctions trouble
Basis between physical and non-deliverable trades hits record high as users shun local currency
Boost for deal contingent hedging as M&As face waiting game
With M&As subject to regulatory delays, banks see renewed demand for deal contingent hedging
How do you solve a problem like the lira?
Asset managers diverge in their approach to managing Turkish currency turmoil as FX hedging costs soar
Bridging the gap between traditional and digital currency markets
360T explores how traditional solutions from the FX markets can further advance the digital currency space by diversifying its range of participants
Product innovations push deal contingents beyond M&A
Banks entice new users with hedges related to IPOs and bankruptcy procedures
Barx FX to donate net commission to cancer research
Algo trading platform plans four-day fundraising drive in March for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Banks offer crypto clearing but, shhh, don’t tell
Top dealers clear crypto futures for select clients despite smorgasbord of risks
The half-speed method: optimising algo timing on an execution desk
Do you trade fast or slow? XTX Markets' Matt Clarke evaluates the optimal speed for execution
Citi rolls out revamped FX algo execution platform
US bank’s new-look platform aims to provide algos for Asia and Latam NDFs
Fears over strong dollar put Asia’s hedgers on edge
Local corporates look to manage US dollar exposures in response to inflation and Fed tapering concerns
Bitcoin futures ETF loses 9% a year to fees and contango
Cost of rolling futures contracts from one month to another exacerbates ProShares ETF’s losses
Can ESG trading and best execution coexist?
Not everyone thinks making a statement on ESG would work against client interests