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EBS launches Live Ultra data feed
Participation criteria set at $200 million of price maker orders as minimum and requires participants to act as makers at least 40% of the time
INTL FCStone subsidiary upgrades payments platform
Global payments division launches Fix protocol for cross-border payments in exotic currencies
BIS: EM central banks up FX intervention to preserve stability
Maintaining financial stability shown to be increasingly important for EM central banks operating in FX markets
LMAX pushes into North America with new matching engine
New liquidity pool based in NY4 is aimed at funds, asset managers, brokers and banks
Priips set to shake up FX transaction cost analysis
European regulators poised to place new burdens on asset managers regarding FX
Perseus to speed up Chicago-Tokyo route
Connectivity firm to deliver round-trip latency below 120 milliseconds, which it says will be the fastest in the world, when improvements are completed in February
BoJ policy shift will do little to stimulate the economy
The Bank of Japan is running out of solutions for its stagnant economy
Corporates expect long-term negative impact of Brexit
45% of corporates domiciled in continental Europe believe Brexit will have a negative impact; with almost 30% of their UK counterparts sharing the sentiment, says a survey by Greenwich Associates
FX markets not positioned for Fed hike
Investors are still sceptical of Fed action, and participants are looking at commodity currencies for better opportunities
Banks get partial reprieve in FX lawsuit but claims still stand
Non-settling banks in FX class action lawsuit eke out small victory after US district judge tosses out some allegations of manipulation
Afex day raises money for rugby charities
Former and current stars of the game battle it out in FX
Pound may hit major low in early 2017
FXCM’s Jamie Saettele says fundamentals could also weigh on sterling next year
IMF commends China for liberalisation steps
The Fund notes that achieving an effective float for the renminbi by 2018 remains a key goal
Corporate FX deals up 102% since UK referendum
UK exporters benefit from the weaker pound, according to in-house data from Moneycorp
Bloomberg targets Middle East for growth
Firm plans to make moves in Dubai and Saudi Arabia as it places greater focus on cross-asset solutions
China turns to boosting domestic banks on international stage
Country strives to retain control of price discovery after the renminbi's inclusion into the IMF's SDR basket
Premier League clubs hope to net sterling rebound
Paul Pogba's move to Manchester United only broke the world record because of the weaker pound
Ruble emerges as biggest loser in BIS rankings
Offshore trading is slowly picking up, but remains half as much as pre-Crimea levels
Lombard Risk launches buy-side collateral management tool
As asset managers and investment firms prepare for uncleared margin rules due in March 2017
Citi's annual 'E for Education' campaign launches
The bank will donate $1 for every million of FX transacted; the initiative has raised $12 million in past years
Firms play waiting game amid ‘fickle’ FX markets
Informa's Tony Nyman says September remains a “live” meet for the Fed, but December could be the trigger month to raise rates
Spotlight on Solid FX: the rise of streaming in size
Dutch firm sees 45% growth in demand for its NBLP arm, gaining benefits from its ability to price-in up to $30m clips
BIS figures reflect tectonic shifts in market structure
Decline of headline figures in the survey pose questions over how much the market has changed in three years
EBS to open NDF pool to non-bank players
Trading platform makes high-level decision to give prime brokerage clients access. Timing and details to come