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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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Homogeneous regulations could contribute to risk, says former Brazil central bank chief
Arminio Fraga warns about the use of globally standardised methodologies for regulatory capital, as well as the dangers of multiple central counterparties
Cash variation margin requirements worry pension funds
Having to post cash as variation margin to central counterparties (CCPs) will cause substantial yield losses for pension funds that conduct liability-driven investment (LDI) strategies, according to fund managers.
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).
New MD joins BlackRock
Les Gosling has joined BlackRock as managing director in the BlackRock Solutions team in London.
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.
Buy-side targets capital efficiency, says UBS
Findings of UBS analysts stoke fears of race to the bottom among over-the-counter derivatives clearing firms
Retail brokers slammed by NFA
Gain Capital and Ikon Global Markets have been fined by the US National Futures Association (NFA) for practices that put clients at a disadvantage.
Yates lands new role as BarCap strategist
Sara Yates has joined Barclays Capital (BarCap) as a strategist on its London-based FX strategy team. She reports locally to Paul Robinson, head of European FX research.
Trading Places, November 1, 2010
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ANZ flexes its sales-side muscles
SYDNEY – Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) has expanded its FX sales team with the hire of a former Société Générale chief, Simon Greenwood, to its Sydney office.
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.
Ohmän gains structured products team from Swedbank
Ohmän investment bank in Sweden has recruited eight members of the 12-person structured products team from Swedbank in Sweden.
Commerzbank expands Asia office
SINGAPORE - Tan Kok Wee has joined Commerzbank as head of fixed-income and currencies sales for Asia, the bank announced today, October 25.
In Brief, October 25, 2010
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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.
Critics hit back at cross-border bank levy
Critics are hitting back at plans to introduce a bank levy on UK dealers, highlighting the challenges of implementing the cross-border charge.
New value in Korean bond/swap basis play?
Upheaval in the currency markets as a result of fears of protectionist action by a number of emerging market countries to defend their competitive positions has created a raft of threats and opportunities in the financial markets, including a new play on…
EU council reaches compromise agreement on AIFM
The European Council has reached agreement on its approach to the alternative investment fund managers (AIFM) directive, paving the way for an end to negotiations and a deal on non-EU managers.
RBC lures more StanChart e-FX staff
Royal Bank of Canada has hired David Wilkins as part of efforts to build out its electronic FX capabilities.
Commerzbank splits derivatives team as chief leaves
Commerzbank has restructured its London-based forex derivatives desk following the departure of Salvatore Rubino, global head FX derivatives, earlier this month.
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.