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Isda working group close to finalising standard CSA
Latest proposal extends number of silos from five to 17, mirroring approach taken by LCH.Clearnet
Tradeo to launch with social trading network
New social networking site will allow FX traders to connect to their peers – and to trade
ITG eyes April launch for new FX TCA tool
Second iteration of the technology provider's transaction cost analysis tool for forex will launch in April, two years after the first version
Trade repositories consider connectivity options
With multiple trade repositories appearing in a number of asset classes, including foreign exchange, market participants are considering how competing repositories should collaborate to avoid data inconsistency. Chiara Albanese reports
Trading Places, April 2, 2012
New appointments at Macquarie, Numerix and the Swedish central bank, while SGX announces a major restructuring
Sprint to the finish line for would-be Sefs
With the clock ticking ever closer towards the G-20’s end-of-2012 deadline for implementation of over-the-counter derivatives market reforms, and some of the critical details of those reforms still not fully fleshed out, the scene is set for an almighty…
Canada clearing paper will not address CCP location question
A consultation on OTC clearing is expected in the coming months, but a key question will not be answered
Credit Suisse hires Lanzilotti in currency trading role
James Lanzilotti joins from UBS as head of US global currency trading
Guidance on central bank risk management is needed, says BoE’s Fisher
The Bank for International Settlements should provide guidance on best practice for central bank risk management, says the Bank of England’s Paul Fisher
Young joins Lloyds as FX options trader
Russell Young joins UK bank from Royal Bank of Scotland in London
Deutsche loses senior spot FX trader
Angus Greig has left Deutsche Bank in London
Senior EBS product managers depart Icap
Departures of Brian Andreyko and Chip Defilippo are understood to be part of a broader restructuring of the electronic broking business
FXCM hires currency broker to sell on DCX
Scott Sillitoe has joined FXCM from BGC Partners
JPM's Foster joins Nomura to head G-10 spot
Antony Foster joins the Japanese bank from JP Morgan
LCH’s ForexClear gets off to a solid start in NDFs
The launch of clearing of non-deliverable forwards on LCH.Clearnet's new ForexClear platform went smoothly last week, according to participants
Weighing up the rupee
The growth of the Indian economy and the appreciation of the rupee in early 2012 have made the currency an attractive focus for forex investors, but strategists remain divided on the currency’s potential to rally further this year
Trading places, March 26, 2012
New appointments at Citi and Deutsche Bank, and departures from RBC Capital Markets and RBS
Euro crisis could cause full EU break-up, warns ex-BoE official
John Gieve, former deputy governor for financial stability at the Bank of England, warns of an "explosion" waiting to happen in the EU
Transparency of public listing will boost FXall’s growth, says Weisberg
In his first series of interviews since its IPO last month, FXall chief Phil Weisberg says the public disclosure and neutrality that results from being publicly listed will improve its public standing and growth potential
FXCM and SuperDerivatives to add new pairs to options platform
Since its launch in July last year, the DCX joint venture has now attracted nine liquidity providers and plans to add new emerging market pairs
Currency risk in Africa more perceived than real, says fund manager
Speaking at this week's African Investment Summit in London, Els Boerhof said diversification and a longer time horizon can reduce hedging costs
Juhlin leaves Morgan Stanley sales role
Glenn Juhlin has left Morgan Stanley in New York
China and Australia sign A$30bn currency swap
Australia joins the ranks of central banks with a bilateral currency swap line with China; reflects increased use of renminbi and closer trading ties between the countries
e-FX sales director leaves Goldman Sachs
Heidi Golding has left Goldman to focus on her own business