Awards
Best electronic broker: EBS
Icap Electronic Broking has consistently introduced new innovations to meet the demands both of manual and high-frequency traders, says chief executive David Rutter
FXall's Weisberg wins e-FX achievement award
Joel Clark introduces full coverage of the 2011 e-FX Awards winners, including Phil Weisberg for achievement award, SG CIB for bank e-FX initiative of the year and CLS Aggregation for vendor e-FX initiative of the year
Best bank post-trade services: UBS
UBS wins the post-trade services award after investing heavily in CRM tools and prime brokerage over the past year as part of its preparation for new regulations
UBS regains top spot for CLS
UBS swings back into the lead as the top provider of CLS third-party services, as demand for access to the industry utility continues to rise.
Tullett Prebon emerges as FX broker powerhouse
Tullett Prebon has eclipsed the competition in the best broker category, coming first in currency options, emerging markets and forwards FX.
Deutsche retains lead but BarCap surges up
Deutsche Bank maintains its lead in this year’s FX Week Best Bank awards, as Barclays Capital surges into second spot, relegating Citi into third in this year’s industry survey.
UBS resurges to take first prize for Swiss franc
UBS has taken top honours in the Swiss franc dealer category, in a spectacular comeback from fifth place last year to first.
Murex is first choice for risk management vendor
Murex has been ranked top vendor for risk management and options pricing software after jumping two places from third last year, taking the throne from 2009 leader Thomson Reuters.
BarCap still number one for e-FX
Barclays Capital held onto its crown as best bank in electronic trading for the third year running, while also moving up to first place for currency options and post-trade services categories.
FXall shines as professional electronic trading venue
FXall has claimed the top spot for electronic trading venues, ousting FXConnect, which drops to second place this year.
HSBC ahead of the game with EM-to-EM focus
HSBC has maintained its lead in emerging market (EM) currencies by adapting its business to focus on the rise in trade between emerging market economies. But the trend sees EM-focused Standard Chartered hot on its heels.
SEB climbs to top in Scandinavian currencies
SEB has taken the title of best Scandinavian currency dealer, leaping from fourth place last year to beat 2009 winner Deutsche Bank.
HSBC wins best bank in Asia-Pacific with strong liquidity
HSBC is the best bank for FX in Asia-Pacific for another year running, using its ability to internalise flow and warehouse risk to offer clients tight spreads in illiquid conditions.
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2010 e-FX Awards are presented to winners in New York
Each year, FX Week holds the e-FX Awards, recognising innovation and success in the electronic foreign exchange trading industry.
Deutsche triumphs as FX powerhouse
LONDON - Deutsche Bank has usurped Citi to win the accolade of best bank for foreign exchange in a year characterised by unprecedented levels of market risk. The award also marks the first time the German bank has been recognised as the top FX dealer in…
Clients reward UBS for post-trade innovation
Post-trade innovation and development this year has been all about mitigating settlement risk in a market fraught with concerns about counterparty default. And UBS, winner of the award for best post-trade services, has led the way in providing new tools…
Tullett Prebon shines in FX forwards with EM shift
Tullett Prebon has triumphed as the number one broker for currency forwards, holding on to the mantle for the seventh consecutive year.
Consistent liquidity makes HSBC best bank in Asia-Pacific
HSBC has held on to the title of best bank for FX in the Asia-Pacific with a commitment to providing consistent liquidity, as the market turmoil forced competitors to cut their exposure to the region.
Citi topples UBS as leading CLS third-party provider
Citi has pipped UBS to the post to become the leading provider of CLS third-party services, in a year where settlement risk management remained the single most significant risk to the foreign exchange market.
Options voters choose Deutsche's steady hand
Deutsche Bank took top honours in the options category this year, having come fourth in 2008. Consistency is the key to its success, said Kevin Rodgers, the bank's London-based global head of foreign exchange options.
FX Connect top professional electronic trading venue
FX Connect has claimed top spot in the best professional electronic trading venue category, after trailing behind FXall in second place in the multibank foreign exchange portal category last year.
Deutsche jumps to top spot in Scandinavian currencies
Deutsche Bank has taken the honours in the Scandinavian currencies, ousting local rival Danske Bank. The Copenhagen-based bank has topped the category for the past two years, while the German dealer made its first appearance in 2008, ranking fourth.
London swings for Canadian dollar but not Swiss franc
The Bank of Montreal (BMo) has burst into the top spot for the Canadian dollar this year, having occupied second place since FX Week introduced the category in 2004. Royal Bank of Canada, which has won the award for the previous five years, came fourth…