Articles by Farah Khalique
In Brief, November 15, 2010
Read this week's In Brief to stock up on the latest technology news around the FX world.
BarCap still number one for e-FX
Barclays Capital held onto its crown as best bank in electronic trading for the third year running, while also moving up to first place for currency options and post-trade services categories.
Clearing saga threatens structured products
Citi has usurped Barclays Capital as best bank for structured products, a category that could be in the spotlight as regulations are clarified.
HSBC ahead of the game with EM-to-EM focus
HSBC has maintained its lead in emerging market (EM) currencies by adapting its business to focus on the rise in trade between emerging market economies. But the trend sees EM-focused Standard Chartered hot on its heels.
HSBC wins best bank in Asia-Pacific with strong liquidity
HSBC is the best bank for FX in Asia-Pacific for another year running, using its ability to internalise flow and warehouse risk to offer clients tight spreads in illiquid conditions.
RBS bucks downward FX trend
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) bucked the downward FX trend among dealers, reporting its first year-on-year rise in revenues in 2010 from its currencies and commodities division in the third quarter.
Forex booms across major platforms
Electronic brokers reported record-breaking trading volumes in October, reflecting a continued upward trend in FX and an interest in commodity currencies.
BNP Paribas live on Harmony Netlink by next week
BNP Paribas will go live on Traiana's Harmony Netlink by next week pending test results, according to Marco Baggioli, European head of FX prime brokerage at the bank in London.
Short-volatility strategy wins in October
Currency managers using the short volatility strategy were the best performers in October, indicates research from Royal Bank of Scotland.
smartTrade launches LiquidityConnect for FX
Liquidity management software vendor smartTrade Technologies has launched LiquidityConnect for FX, it announced on November 2.
In Brief, 1 November, 2010
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Parker FX: Rules-based currency managers rule in September
The Parker FX Index made a return of 1.64% in September, as currency markets favoured the euro and commodity currencies over a depreciating dollar.
Deutsche takes the top spot for FX in Q3
ZURICH & FRANKFURT – Deutsche Bank has proved its FX credentials by being the only bank so far to report higher FX year-on-year revenues for the third quarter, despite lower volatility and tight spreads.
Trading Places, November 1, 2010
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Deutsche first client on Traiana Harmony for ETD
Deutsche Bank is the first bank to go live with Traiana’s new Harmony network to manage exchange-traded derivatives (ETD), it announces today (November 1).
FXall and EBS roll out fractional pricing
Fractional pricing is being rolled out at FXall across 72 currency pairs, including EUR/USD, on November 1 as EBS continues its phased rollout.
In Brief, October 25, 2010
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Trading Places, October 25, 2010
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IBFX launches in Australia
Retail foreign exchange trading company Interbank FX (IBFX) has opened a subsidiary office in Sydney, it announces today (October 25).
Hotspot FX reports September year-on-year growth
Hotspot FX reported a 17.1% rise in average daily volumes to $33.8 billion – double count – in September, versus $28.8 billion in September last year.
Conference speaker laments renminbi demand outstripping supply
Demand for the renminbi is outstripping supply since the unit began trading globally earlier this month, according to a trader speaking at conference held under Chatham House rules in London on October 21.
Spot FX faces clearing threat
Spot foreign exchange faces unnecessary clearing to avoid discrepancies on banks’ books, according to speakers at Global Insight Forum: The impact of regulation on the global OTC market, held in London on October 19.
US forex hits sluggish patch
NEW YORK & BOSTON - All US banks reported weak forex revenues in the third quarter this year versus last year, as volatility and volumes dropped.
SEB overhauls management structure and preps Asia push
SEB has realigned senior management to focus on key growth areas in Europe, while preparing to open up shop in Hong Kong next year to target Asian institutional investors.