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FX-style crypto platforms could bridge gap with TradFi
Emergence of execution-only ECNs, prime brokers and clearing houses brings new confidence in crypto
It pays to be selective when choosing clients, say FXPBs
Credit Suisse collapse strained relationships and showed importance of a partnership approach
BNPP, NatWest turn to CobaltFX for credit limit management
The service will help the two banks rein in risks of credit overallocation on interbank platforms
NatWest Markets recognised in two categories in the 2022 Best Banks Awards
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Review of 2022: the return of volatility
Russia and the Fed set markets ablaze, while SA-CCR shook up FX swaps
Former StanChart FXPB head emerges at StoneX
Prime services co-head leaves for StoneX EMEA expansion role
LCH mulls FX spot clearing as buy-side demand grows
Anticipated ForexClear service could reduce funds’ reliance on prime broker credit lines
Best prime broker and Best single-dealer platform: UBS
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NatWest Markets recognised in three categories in the 2021 Best Banks Awards
NatWest Markets was recognised in three categories at the 2021 Best Banks Awards, testament to the success of its strategy in refocusing on areas of strength and fortifying its relationships with clients
Lack of incentives slow uptake of deliverable FX clearing
Absence of regulatory drivers and use of prime brokerage curbing demand, say panellists
NatWest’s PB chief on not changing course after Archegos
Marcus Butt believes diversity of clients, both in size and type, is the best way to manage risk
Citi clearing head departs for crypto firm
Senior departure is latest among swaps giant’s clearing ranks
Could prime of primes go pop?
The PoP market is booming, but some tier one banks are wary
PoP goes FXPB: prime of prime fizzes, but isn’t to all tastes
Sources report ebullient growth among PoPs, despite lingering wariness around risk redistribution
PBs get new help in war on generosity
Big FX venue operators offer way to reduce overallocation of credit
Dealers drag their feet on NDF clearing, say prime brokers
Trade mismatches and other wrinkles hinder clearing between executing broker and prime broker
PBs seek remedy for credit addiction in FX
Group set up after big Citi loss considers limit-checking hub, among other options
The FX swaps client clearing comeback
Chatter about the service is picking up again, but significant hurdles remain
SA-CCR adoption may spur wider FX swaps clearing
With up to 90% lower exposures on offer, dealers say capital benefits could outweigh margin costs
RMB hedging comes onshore as regulators liberalise FX market
Foreign investors turn to CNY for bond hedges as rule changes spur more competition
After 30 years, we’ve revamped FX Week – here’s why
Readers have been asking for more exclusive content and more insight. FX Markets will deliver it
Top 10 stories of 2019: a retrospective
FXPB pricing disputes, debate over last look and court cases were keenly followed stories
Price changes expected as uncleared margin rules bite
Panellists urge buy side to install lifecycle management tools to calculate margin and reconcile payments with brokers
Best Bank Awards: NatWest Markets
NatWest Markets is voted Best bank for post-trade services at the 2019 FX Week Best Bank Awards