Foreign exchange
DTCC forex repository hits launch deadline, despite bank delays
The DTCC has today launched its global trade repository for FX in line with CFTC deadlines, although dealers now have until February 28 to begin reporting
What’s in store for 2013?
While 2012 was defined by low volatility and a clear decline in client activity, it also saw some major changes in the structure of the foreign exchange market, with a host of new initiatives and opportunities. FX Week speaks to senior market…
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: July - September
FX Week looks back on the biggest stories of 2012, continuing with the third 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
Review of 2012: January – March
FX Week looks back on the biggest stories of 2012, starting with the first quarter. To read the original stories, click on the links in black
FX Week Europe 2012: The five-year plan for the FX market
Speaking at the FX Week Europe conference in London, four senior market participants made their predictions about how the FX market will evolve over the next five years
FX Week Europe video: The challenges of FX in 2013
Senior market participants, including David Puth from CLS and Record Currency Management's Neil Record, speak to Kathy Alys about the major challenges of 2012, and their hopes for 2013
HSBC echoes call for greater official focus on offshore RMB
The FX market's fixation on the crises in the West has led participants to miss out on opportunities in offshore renminbi, and governments should give greater support to the currency’s development, HSBC believes
Photo gallery: Best Banks Awards, November 2012
Photos from FX Week's Best Banks Awards dinner, held in London on November 21
Photo gallery: FX Week Europe, November 2012
Photos and stories from the FX Week Europe conference, held in London on November 21
FX Invest latest edition now available
Read the about the latest developments in forex and cash management; alpha vs beta in currency; the true value of high-frequency trading and the challenges facing the emerging markets
FX Week Europe: Op risk requires greater focus in FX post-Sandy
Investment in business continuity and the robustness of electronic platforms is increasingly important in the light of Hurricane Sandy, say conference speakers
FX Week Europe: Corporates go back to basics in tough market conditions
Regulatory change and the increasing costs arising from credit risk mitigation measures on the sell side are a growing concern, according to four corporate treasurers that spoke at the FX Week Europe conference
FircoSoft expands its solutions within India through its new partner Peocit
Transaction monitoring technology gains traction in India
A reality check for emerging markets
Are things a little too good to be true in emerging markets? SLJ Partners’ Stephen Jen thinks so, and warns that healthy GDP figures are not telling the whole story of what lies beneath. Saima Farooqi reports
The case for gold
Axel Merk and Kieran Osborne at Merk Investments believe recent financial shocks and ongoing turbulence provide major incentives for those considering gold, not just as a safe haven, but also as a protection against inflation
Integrate to accumulate
Increased volatility, lower availability of credit and emerging market expansion is accelerating the integration of cash management and FX, says Laurence Neville
Foreign commodity exporters to China seek RMB settlement after US fiscal cliff fears
Foreign commodity firms operating in China are settling via RMB in order to circumvent a potential weakening of the dollar
Confirmation of US Treasury FX exemption brings relief to dealers
After two years of consideration, the US Treasury confirmed its decision to exempt FX swaps and forwards from mandatory clearing and exchange trading on Friday evening
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
Deutsche Bank takes first place as volatile market calms
As volatility diminished substantially in 2012, Deutsche Bank has held onto its top position in the Best Banks survey and clinched six additional awards this year
StanChart launches offshore renminbi index
Dealer launches non-tradable index to track global adoption of offshore renminbi