Subject: Perps extend the menu to tempt TradFi diners

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Perps extend the menu to tempt TradFi diners
Expiry-less futures are spreading from bitcoin into gold, equities and FX. Institutions are watching, not buying
  20 Aug 2026   |  Feature
Trading
European banks bolster US FX sales coverage
New hires come as BNPP and Deutsche Bank leapfrog US dealers on FX forwards
20 Aug 2026   |  News
Infrastructure
NatWest bridges FXPB and clearing for regional banks
New model maintains traditional OTC market access with added direct clearing option
18 Aug 2026   |  News
Infrastructure
Banks join forces for stablecoin builds
Three regional consortia gain traction; SG and Standard Chartered stay on solo track
17 Aug 2026   |  News
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Regulation
UK’s benchmark rewrite threatens access to Asia NDF fixings
Key offshore rates likely to fall in new regime’s scope, potentially pushing them out of bounds
13 Aug 2026   |  News
Trading
Swaps traders spot their e-FX chance – finally
Swaps and forwards dealers are increasingly using spot e-FX techniques for pricing and risk management
11 Aug 2026   |  Feature
Regulation
Banks urge Singapore to relax exposure limit on crypto assets
Lower capital for tokenisation and stablecoins welcomed, but cap will curb bank involvement for now
07 Aug 2026   |  News
Trading
Dealers shun yen barriers after joint US-Japan action
Market-makers retreat from exotic structures amid intervention risk, with funds in wait-and-see mode
06 Aug 2026   |  News
Trading
Chinese exporters step up FX sophistication
Onshore corporates traded record FX options volumes in June and are tapping experienced bank traders
05 Aug 2026   |  News
Trading
US buy side flocked to FX forwards and options in Q1
Counterparty Radar: Pimco led $187 billion rise in forwards notional among funds, while TIAA drove insurer activity
04 Aug 2026   |  News

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