Algorithmic execution
Algo trading could benefit from Sef rules, say participants
Algorithmic trading has gained traction in the FX markets in recent years and some providers say their platforms might comply with the criteria for swap execution facilities in the US. Could they face a growth opportunity when the regulations come into…
Malfunctioning algos could cause another flash crash, academic warns
Robotic foreign exchange trading systems could malfunction and lead to a repeat of the May 6 flash crash in the US, according to David Cliff, professor of computer science at the University of Bristol.
Second flash crash inevitable
A second flash crash is inevitable while there is no consistency in the rules at exchanges, said delegates at the FX Week Europe congress in London last Tuesday (November 16).
Portware eyes streaming liquidity, TCA in FX upgrade
NEW YORK - Execution management system (EMS) vendor Portware has targeted liquidity management, extended algorithmic execution and transaction cost analysis (TCA) with version 5.0 of its Portware FX trading platform, released on July 13.