Derivatives
FCA to probe possible conflicts in barrier options
Some buy-side firms avoid illiquid underlyings over manipulation risks
LCH rebuffs fears of NDF clearing crunch
ForexClear is the only CCP currently authorised to clear NDFs
French regulator finds market manipulation using Emir data
Enquiry now underway, AMF official tells conference
Consultants fear mis-selling as forex brokers discover new options
Range accrual and Tarf variants too complex for UK SMEs, critics say
Global trade reporting ‘a mess', Sibos delegates told
But FSB aims to overcome data aggregation issues
Taiwan fixing could fragment offshore renminbi liquidity
Newly launched CNT Taibor raises concerns
Best swap execution facility: GFI
GFI's Ron Levi says technology will not make brokers redundant
Dealers still dominate activity in complex FX instruments- BIS
Interdealer activity accounts for 58% of notional amount outstanding
Asset quality trumps hedging cost in volatile currencies
Correlation of currency and underlying asset militates against hedging
Tarf trouble in Taiwan: Sliding renminbi threatens heavy losses
Taiwan's regulator warns banks about structured hedges
Clearing costs creep up for clients
FCMs said to be struggling to turn a profit
Currency derivatives - regulating with consistency
The WMBA says regulatory inconsistencies may harm markets
European Commission launches consultation on FX definitions
After two months of uncertainty over forwards definitions
Panel clashes on best execution and NDF clearing in Boston
FX Invest North America panel debates NDF clearing
India reverses curbs on USD/INR trading
Margins halved in reversal of emergency hike last year
OTF transparency waivers survive final Mifid debate
European disclosure regime for derivatives platforms diverges from that in US
StanChart looks to eclipse rivals in OTC derivatives
New 'Eclipse' business under Andrew Sterry and Luke Brereton will focus on execution, clearing, liquidity and portfolio services in over-the-counter derivatives
FX structurers see mixed demand for cross-asset hedges
Increased hedging costs in rates and credit has led some investors towards FX structured products, but some remain concerned that correlation may not hold up
Saxo Bank adds ruble pairs to options platform
USD/RUB and EUR/RUB will be added today as the Danish bank answers increasing client demand for the ruble
Thomson Reuters acquires start-up options technology vendor
SigmaGenix, a London-based provider of FX options technology, has been acquired by Thomson Reuters and its chief executive Jeremy Gelber becomes global head of FX options
Dion rolls out RFQ system for FX options
Technology vendor aims to help clients, particularly second-tier banks, meet new regulatory requirements for options
Digital Vega to add non-deliverable options to Medusa
NDOs in testing on Medusa platform as some market participants begin to consider alternatives to deliverable FX options that could be more easily cleared
Libor scandal makes it tougher to hire forex traders
Banks are staffing up for a livelier foreign exchange forwards market, but taint of Libor rigging is limiting pool of new traders
Options platform of the year: Digital Vega
Despite the challenges faced by multibank options platforms as a result of delays in regulation, Digital Vega has managed to build consistent liquidity on its Medusa platform