Trading
Bats moves to acquire Javelin SEF
The planned acquisition signals the exchange operator's aggressive push to include non-spot FX instruments among its product offerings
Tullett partners GMEX for FX options solution
Plans to launch a hybrid voice and electronic-trading platform
Sterling has further to fall – ABN Amro
Following action by the BoE and with more negative data on the economy expected, sterling is likely to hit 1.20 by the year end
FCA sees 'real improvements' in UK FX industry
Authority says that under its remediation programme, firms have installed appropriate risk mitigation plans
World must prepare for takeoff of renminbi transactions
A more flexible renminbi will inevitably lead to the currency's increasing adoption in daily dealings, says HSBC
Westpac tops forecast table on stronger dollar call
Australian bank sees markets focusing on central bank action once again
FX volumes rise, but UK loses year-on-year
North America is booming, but the UK performs worse than in April 2015
Plea bargain may be an option for the HSBC two
But the maximum prison sentence for Johnson and Scott, if they are found guilty, could be 30 years
ACI Dealing Simulation course takes place on August 31
The four-day residential event will run in Stamford, Connecticut
Ficc revenues surge for US banks
The segment sees robust growth, with Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan the standout performers
FX benchmarks: everyone's a loser, baby
HSBC case highlights the inherent conflict of interest created by point-in-time benchmarks, says currency consultant
North American FX volumes move up
Average daily volumes increase in the US and Canada, but there's some way to go before they hit 2014's numbers
Policy divergence to remain a theme for two more years
Some currency pairs could go lower if the Fed's hopes for a rate increase materialise, says Wells Fargo analyst
Scott faces extradition to US
The Department of Justice wants the former HSBC trader to face charges on US soil
HSBC's Johnson is released on $1 million bond
Mark Johnson, banned from leaving the US, puts up $300,000 and his house to meet bail
Some EMs back in vogue, say currency managers
Others are trying to figure out a trading policy for these markets
CIO urges market to pay attention to the renminbi
Knowledge of the Chinese consumer can help drive portfolios across sectors and countries – Bessemer Trust's Patterson
BoE will likely cut rates in August, says Morgan Stanley
Monetary policy action from the UK central bank is expected in August, via QE and a rate cut
More PBs could pull out come September, panellists say
"How far can repricing go without actually constraining and choking that entire market?" asks JP Morgan's Choussy
New lows expected for sterling before Brexit fears settle
More bad news could be on its way
LMAX throws down the gauntlet to UK regulators
Exchange finds clear evidence that the market should be rules-based and move to execution-only venues
FlexTrade opens office in Australia
The multi-asset system provider aims to pick up some business as retirement funds Down Under look elsewhere for returns
Winners of the 13th FX Week e-FX Awards announced
Recognising innovation and excellence in foreign exchange
Highly Commended for Best e-FX Software Provider: Broadway Technology
Trading heads say the level of flexibility and modest cost of the firm's products keeps them competitive