Opinion/Technology
Traiana leads the algo trading pack
It appears Traiana is onto a winner with its NetLink service. Since its launch in January this year, the vendor has managed to roll out the ticket netting engine to three platforms, starting with spot broker EBS, electronic communications network Hotspot…
Participating in a rangy/bullish spot
How can clients maximise potential gains from favourable spot moves while minimising the downside risk? Eric Ohayon of Bank of America in London investigates
E-trading comes in many flavours
The future of electronic trading is mapped out by Nick Dyne , chief executive of London-based data management and STP systems vendor Logicscope
An unseasonal game of musical chairs
As we enter the summer months the unseasonal slew of hiring and restructuring looks unlikely to abate. Considering these functions are usually done and dusted by May, it is curious that a number of banks are just trying to begin new ideas at this point…
FXMarketSpace's advantage is eroded
FXMarketSpace has released its second set of volume figures, showing the platform is growing steadily.
Algorithmic trading:the race for better value
The rocketing popularity of algo trading is examined byMark Akass, chief technology officer of BT Global Financial Services
Does one platform really fit all?
Do clients even want to trade multiple asset classes from a single platform? That's an interesting question.
Feeling the strain of high-volume trading
The decision to roll out netting services by electronic communications network Hotspot FXi demonstrates initiative on the platform's part.
Extending forex market reach
There is great scope for further integration between FX and interest rate swap markets, says Philip Whitehurst of independent developer MID Analytics in London
Preparing for a decline in cable
WHAT STRATEGY SHOULD BE ADOPTED AHEAD OF STERLING'S FALL AGAINST THE US DOLLAR? BEN TYLER , ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, STRUCTURED FX AT LLOYDS TSB CORPORATE MARKETS IN LONDON INVESTIGATES
Banks gear up to fight online traders
Last week provided some interesting insight into the insecurities some banks are suffering from vis-à-vis online trading companies.
When opportunity comes a-knockin'
In the past few weeks, FX Week has looked at opportunities the retail forex market presents for banks.
The risky business of trading
The case for banks entering the retail market with trading platforms of their own seems to be getting stronger.
Where there's change, there's opportunity
The financial markets are exceptionally good at thinking up new and innovative ways of getting things done when hurdles emerge.