Trading
Johnson: ‘It was fair all around’
Embattled former trader says execution of Cairn Energy order produced better than expected outcome
Salmon warns of algo risks
BoE's Chris Salmon cautions against lack of transparency brought in by automated high-frequency trading
Johnson set to take stand today
Mark Johnson will testify in his own defence today following day of high drama on October 10 around Rodgers’ analysis
GE’s FX managing director retires, launches advisory
As banks downsize their sales teams, David Rusate is looking to lend his currency expertise to small- to medium-sized firms
September brings bumper month for platforms
Some create new records, while others see growth of more than 20% compared with August and 50%-plus year-on-year
City Index: renminbi strength to continue
As long as capital continues to flow into China’s stock market, its currency will remain strong
Johnson’s defence to present case on Tuesday
Rodgers expected to take stand during course of the week
Cahill in hot seat over FCA statements
Former HSBC trader admits he would have given a different answer to the FCA if the question had been more specific
Cairn treasurer denies knowing HSBC would pre-hedge order
Yet neither the corporate nor its adviser instructed the bank how to deal with the $3.5 billion order
Fed fines HSBC $175m for unsafe FX practices
Bank ordered to improve practices
Deutsche settles FX rigging case for $190m
Credit Suisse now the only holdout defendant in the case that involves 16 major banks
Euro appreciation to slow, says BMO Capital Markets
Canadian bank sees dips in EUR/USD as buying opportunities, given US dollar is in medium-term downtrend
Pre-hedging debate at centre of Johnson trial
For some, pre-hedging is common practice; for others, it is synonymous with front-running – a jury will need to decide
ACI joins voices calling for changes to Principle 17
ACI finds “no firm evidence or specific situations” where there is any likely benefit to clients from trading in the last look window
Johnson trial to resume on Monday
Judge falls ill, trial to continue on Monday; on Wednesday, Dipak Khot, testifying for the prosecution, underwent six hours of questioning
Northern Trust: algos give power to clients
The release of an FX algorithm suite in June ushered in a new era for the custody giant
FMSB warns of Ficc market vulnerabilities
In its annual report, the body representing the global Ficc market, highlighted areas of concern still needing attention
Johnson’s lawyer brands trial a ‘governmental mistake’
On the tense first day of Mark Johnson’s trial, the prosecution claims he saw dollar signs
Disappointment with Trump continues to harm dollar – CIBC
EUR/USD is expected to trade at $1.20 by year-end and hit $1.23 in Q3 2018
RBC Capital Markets partners BestX for TCA
The Canadian bank is the latest FX dealer to sign up for the transaction cost analysis service
StanChart sees some EM weakness next year
Concerns remain over the political situation in Brazil
US super-regionals step up FX game
Citizens Bank and SunTrust Bank have been expanding and investing more in their FX platforms and talent
TradAir upgrades full-amount functionality
Changes will provide direct relationship-based liquidity to clients and optimise the execution between sweepable and full amount liquidity
Expensive dollar to remain on the back foot – UBS
Whereas the euro is fundamentally cheap and will remain strong for the foreseeable future