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Banks eye Traiana for EM FX netting service
Industry turns to the Icap-owned utility as CLS's emerging markets push stalls
China lets central banks use Isda agreements for FX derivatives
China allows derivatives trading based on international standard agreements for the first time; applies only to sovereign investors and FX derivatives
Digital Vega reports biggest trading day as volumes surge
Medusa, Digital Vega's multi-dealer options platform, posts 59% growth in volumes for October
Best Banks Awards: Deutsche Bank scoops five wins
The bank triumphs in spot FX, structured products, the eurozone, EUR/USD and EUR/JPY
The trick is to keep breathing
Business must go on, and banks are adjusting to the new FX landscape
Citi crowned top bank for FX for third year running
Deutsche Bank and Barclays finish in second and third place, respectively, picking up major titles along the way
Best Banks Awards: Citi wins nine awards, including top prize
Citi voted Best Bank Overall and gains eight other accolades
Best Bank for Renminbi: Bank of China
Bank of China wins inaugural renminbi award
Best Bank for FX Post-Trade Services: RBS
Success down to focus on relationships and risk management
Best Banks Awards: 360T tops two categories
Recently acquired by Deutsche Börse, the Frankfurt-based platform sees the acquisition as an important milestone in the drive to diversify its customer base
Best Risk Management/Options Pricing Vendor: Fenics
BGC CEO outlines commitment to the recently acquired firm
Best Banks Awards: Thomson Reuters bags three wins
Thomson Reuters wins Best Broker for EM, Forwards and Best Market Data Provider for FX
Scotiabank nails it on two G10 pairs
"We look to a December hike from the Fed and anticipate easing from the ECB in December," says strategist Eric Theoret
Best FX Clearing House: CME Group
Exchange and clearing house expects more clearing and growth in renminbi products
Best Bank for Australian Dollar: ANZ
The Australian bank has taken advantage of global players reducing their business in ANZ's core markets to strengthen its own presence there
Best Bank for Swiss Franc: UBS
Throughout 2015's difficult market conditions, UBS remained committed to providing clients with liquidity
Best Bank for Emerging LatAm Currencies: Banco Santander
Rocked by falling oil prices, political scandal and lacklustre economic growth, Latin America is not a playground for the weak. Still, Banco Santander has a deep foothold there and is taking a personalised approach with clients until the storm passes
New model army
With a global code of conduct for FX due in May 2017, industry participants are pushing hard to come together to avoid hard and fast regulation. By Mikael Latreille
Best Bank Awards: Barclays triumphs in five categories
Barclays retains the top spot in currency options, being voted the best bank for FX by banks, FX in London, and for both GBP/USD and EUR/GBP
Best Broker for Currency Options: Tullett Prebon
While regulatory concerns were its major preoccupation this year, Tullett Prebon remains bullish on FX options
Best Bank for Canadian Dollar: BMO Capital Markets
Proving itself a leader in its home currency, BMO Capital Markets now has its sights set on the renminbi
Best Bank for Scandinavian Currencies: SEB
SEB scoops the prize for trading Scandinavian foreign exchange
Best Bank for Asia, EM Asia and EM Emea: HSBC
HSBC continues to dominate emerging Asian and Emea currencies, and it is also voted best bank for FX in Asia-Pacific
Best Bank for South African Rand: Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered wins the award for the rand as it builds its African ambitions