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Barx FX, a decade on
Electronic trading in the FX market has evolved almost beyond recognition over the past decade, but single-dealer platforms continue to gain in popularity as banks feed increasing resources into their platforms. Miriam Siers speaks to Barx FX head Tim…
Jefferies hires e-FX sales head
Former head of e-FX sales for the Americas joined Jefferies in New York last week to build out its e-FX business
Could FX volumes bounce back in 2013?
As the central bank FX committees prepare to publish their semi-annual turnover surveys today, trading volumes are expected to have remained depressed in October 2012, but many now expect a recovery in volumes this year
Dollar will outperform euro in the near term, says Barclays
An accurate forecast that the euro would strengthen at the end of 2012 has landed Barclays at the top of the three-month rankings, but the bank believes the dollar now has the edge
Banks invest in future of Traiana with 12% stake
Seven banks have bought a collective 12% stake in Traiana - which has been valued at $300 million - earning them a valuable seat on the company's new board of directors
Trading places, January 14, 2013
New appointments at Barclays, BlueMountain and the FIA, while Morgan Stanley FX prime brokerage co-head relocates to London
CBA hires head of FX for the Americas
Commonwealth Bank of Australia has hired Joe Cardello from Jefferies Bache in New York
Review of 2012: October - December
FX Week looks back on the biggest stories of 2012, concluding with the fourth quarter. To read the original stories, click on the links in black
Review of 2012: April - June
FX Week looks back on the biggest stories of 2012, continuing with the second quarter. To read the original stories, click on the links in black
Emir clearing deadlines remain a challenge, industry warns
Preparing the necessary documentation for client clearing can take many months and could delay clearing under Emir, warn banks and clearing houses
Photo gallery: Best Banks Awards, November 2012
Photos from FX Week's Best Banks Awards dinner, held in London on November 21
Barclays wins with forecast of yen weakness
A forecast that the yen would weaken during November ahead of forthcoming Japanese elections lands Barclays at the top of this week's one-month currency forecast rankings
Credit Suisse e-FX sales co-head departs
The latest exit from Credit Suisse's FX sales team is its co-head of e-FX sales for the Americas
Barclays grabs top spot for FX options
The UK bank has risen from fourth to third place in this year's survey, and has also added FX options to its awards tally
Best Banks 2012: Deutsche holds top spot for fourth year
Deutsche Bank and Citi remain in first and second place in this year's market survey, while Barclays has risen to third place
Barclays Asia FX strategy head departs
Head of FX strategy for Asia ex-Japan has left Barclays after just 15 months at the bank
The jewel in the crown
Despite sweeping changes at a number of investment banks to prepare for regulation and changing market conditions, FX remains a core business for most top-tier banks
Barclays reshuffles in FX strategy
The UK bank's head of global FX strategy has moved to a new role, to be replaced by Jose Wynne
FX Week Asia: Emerging markets FX moving electronic, say bankers
Client demand for electronic trading in emerging market currencies has risen in recent years, but more progress must still be made, according to senior traders in Asia
Central bank intervention weighs on investor sentiment
FX strategists expect continued uncertainty for major currencies in the fourth quarter as a result of central bank intervention
Trading places, October 8, 2012
Departures at Barclays, BNP Paribas and JP Morgan, while Standard Chartered hires an ex-UBS salesman
More FX platforms to come, says Celent
A new research report from Celent predicts more platforms will launch in the FX market, and that the single-dealer platform will continue to gain in popularity
Ivan Ritossa to leave Barclays
Barclays' global head of FX of more than 10 years will leave the bank at the end of this year as part of a major reorganisation unveiled today
Trading places, October 1, 2012
New hires at Barclays and Citi, while Gain Capital loses its CIO and Knight Capital reorganises its management team