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Bloomberg to add RMB bonds to Global Aggregate Index
Inclusion of RMB-denominated bonds “represents a pivotal development for investors around the world”, says Henry M Paulson
Euronext makes senior appointments
Paul Humphrey takes over the responsibilities of Lee Hodgkinson on an interim basis
Antitrust attorneys prepare to depose UK traders
Despite the court extending a partial stay on depositions until June 8, lawyers have been granted access to interview some UK-based people
Salmon exits GFXC and BoE for private-sector opportunity
Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Simon Potter will act as interim chair with immediate effect
Digital Reasoning secures $30m in new investment round
The firm aims to enhance the capacity of its AI technology to understand human speech
Thomson Reuters launches half-pip pricing in AUD/USD
The move will allow more accurate pricing in the pair amid tight spreads
Metcalfe joins WFE
Richard Metcalfe previously worked for BNY Mellon as a Mifid II implementation consultant
Fotheringhame wins Barclays employment claim
Former managing director unfairly dismissed in relation to last look, UK court finds
Euro has more room to appreciate – UBS
The Swiss bank says structural drivers in the economy favour upside risks in the euro, while the greenback faces risks
US presses for tougher sentence for Mark Johnson
DoJ wants profits made by Frank Cahill’s trading activity to be factored into Johnson’s sentence
Shell is first corporate on FX Global Code public register
Shell signs up to the code of conduct, stating its practices align with the 55 principles
Nex and CME confirm talks
CME Group considers acquisition of Nex, with decision due by April 12
Von Maydell launches crypto consultancy
Peter von Maydell leaves institutional broker Coex Partners to focus on cryptocurrencies
Morgan Stanley hires Kristin Zekis
She will be running real-money sales from April
Kamrath resigns from Jefferies, Bechtel takes over
Ray Kamrath resigns as global head of FX at Jefferies and Brad Bechtel steps into the role
TickTrade partners Applied Financial
The move opens the Canada-based trading technology firm to markets in Asia, Europe and the US
BIS warns of virtual currency risks
CBDCs could have an impact on global financial stability, and large demand could force central banks into risky assets, new report says
Moon joins TJM
James Moon will be based at the broker’s London office
Antitrust claims deadline extended to May 16
Investors seeking to receive part of the $2bn-plus settlement have two more months to file a claim as the deadline is pushed back from March 22
RJ O'Brien hires Patimova in London
Elena Patimova joins RJO from London Metal Exchange
Judge grants Bogucki’s case dismissal hearing
Robert Bogucki's lawyers will argue the US abused a transnational document request to extend the statute of limitations
Thomson Reuters launches bitcoin sentiment data feed
The tool appears in a new version of the firm’s MarketPsych Indices to assist trading and risk management
European banks see Ficc revenues slip in 2017
In contrast to robust trading activity in 2016, Ficc trading fell across the board
Hardingham joins State Street
David Hardingham joins the US bank in London as a forwards trader