19 May 2014
Rabobank has confirmed that it is discontinuing its FX prime brokerage (PB) business. A spokesperson from the bank tells Profit & Loss: “The bank considers these specific activities to only partially align with our strategy. We will support the clients affected, through the diligent winding up of the relevant services.”
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- Joy Macknight
- I am former editor of The Banker, a Financial Times publication. I joined the publication in August 2015 as transaction banking and technology editor, was promoted to deputy editor in September 2016 and then to managing editor in April 2019. The crowning glory was my appointment as editor in March 2021, the first female editor in the publication's history. Previously I was features editor at Profit&Loss, editorial director of Treasury Today and editor of gtnews.com. I also worked on Banking Technology, Computer Weekly and IBM Computer Today. I have a BSc from the University of Victoria, Canada.
Sunday, 30 November 2014
ASIC Bans Former Sydney Trader Due to Fictitious Trading
21 May 2014
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has banned Jeremy Nambiar from providing financial services for eight years after an ASIC investigation found he created a series of fictitious trading entries and had created a false document to conceal a loss of more than $1 million in AUD/USD spot FX.
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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has banned Jeremy Nambiar from providing financial services for eight years after an ASIC investigation found he created a series of fictitious trading entries and had created a false document to conceal a loss of more than $1 million in AUD/USD spot FX.
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RBS Withdraws From Rates Prime Brokerage and Rates OTC Clearing
21 May 2014
The Royal Bank of Scotland has confirmed that it is winding down its Rates prime brokerage and Rates OTC clearing businesses. The bank cites the “increasing level of capital, operating costs and investment that would be required for the business to be globally competitive in a market with extremely thin margins” as the reason for withdrawing from these businesses.
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The Royal Bank of Scotland has confirmed that it is winding down its Rates prime brokerage and Rates OTC clearing businesses. The bank cites the “increasing level of capital, operating costs and investment that would be required for the business to be globally competitive in a market with extremely thin margins” as the reason for withdrawing from these businesses.
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Credit Suisse Cuts Six From FX Team
14 May 2014
Credit Suisse has offered redundancy packages to six employees in its foreign exchange team. This is part of a cost-cutting exercise across its Global Macro Products group, which includes Rates, FX and commodities.
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Credit Suisse has offered redundancy packages to six employees in its foreign exchange team. This is part of a cost-cutting exercise across its Global Macro Products group, which includes Rates, FX and commodities.
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Marex’s New FX Team Exits Within a Year
14 May 2014
Marex Spectron has lost three FX sales executives, less than one year after bringing them in to lead its new agency broking desk. Peter Snasdell, Keith Mash and Paul Spillman have left the commodities and financial markets broker. All three joined as senior vice presidents in July last year and were based at its headquarters in London.
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Marex Spectron has lost three FX sales executives, less than one year after bringing them in to lead its new agency broking desk. Peter Snasdell, Keith Mash and Paul Spillman have left the commodities and financial markets broker. All three joined as senior vice presidents in July last year and were based at its headquarters in London.
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FTT Could be Implemented as Early as 2016
11 May 2014
The Financial Transaction Tax could be rolled out as early as 2016 for the 11 Eurozone countries that have signed up to participate, including Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Austria, Portugal, Greece, Estonia, Slovakia and Slovenia.
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The Financial Transaction Tax could be rolled out as early as 2016 for the 11 Eurozone countries that have signed up to participate, including Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Austria, Portugal, Greece, Estonia, Slovakia and Slovenia.
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Euroclear and DTCC Partner on Collateral Processing Joint Venture
11 May 2014
Euroclear and The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) are finalising negotiations to establish a joint venture to deliver a collateral processing infrastructure.
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Euroclear and The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) are finalising negotiations to establish a joint venture to deliver a collateral processing infrastructure.
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ESMA Proposes Easing EMIR Frontloading Requirement
11 May 2014
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has written to the European Commission proposing to ease the frontloading requirement under the European Markets Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR).
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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has written to the European Commission proposing to ease the frontloading requirement under the European Markets Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR).
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RMB Globalisation Index Up 91.1% Year-on-Year
11 May 2014
The Standard Chartered Renminbi Globalisation Index (RGI) reached a new high of 1,736 in March, up 9.4% from the previous month and 91.1% year-on-year, led by rising RMB deposits in Hong Kong and Taiwan, as well as cross-border payments and FX turnover.
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The Standard Chartered Renminbi Globalisation Index (RGI) reached a new high of 1,736 in March, up 9.4% from the previous month and 91.1% year-on-year, led by rising RMB deposits in Hong Kong and Taiwan, as well as cross-border payments and FX turnover.
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TriOptima Completes First Cross-Currency TriReduce Compression Cycle
11 May 2014
TriOptima, a provider of OTC derivative post-trade services, has completed its first cross-currency compression cycle, eliminating JPY12.318 trillion notional principal in JPY/USD swaps. Twelve institutions participated in the TriReduce compression cycle, including international and Japanese banks.
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TriOptima, a provider of OTC derivative post-trade services, has completed its first cross-currency compression cycle, eliminating JPY12.318 trillion notional principal in JPY/USD swaps. Twelve institutions participated in the TriReduce compression cycle, including international and Japanese banks.
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ITG Estimates “True Cost” of Trading at WMR Fix
11 May 2014
While spreads compress around the WM/Reuters Fix at 4pm London time, indicating that it has become cheaper to trade FX, there are still costs created by increased volatility, new analysis claims.
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While spreads compress around the WM/Reuters Fix at 4pm London time, indicating that it has become cheaper to trade FX, there are still costs created by increased volatility, new analysis claims.
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DTCC Expands Trade Reporting in Singapore and Australia
04 May 2014
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has expanded its global trade repository (GTR) service in Singapore and Australia. DTCC’s GTR, which operates through regulated entities located in several countries, supports regulatory reporting in the Asia-Pacific region for all five major OTC derivatives asset classes including credit, interest rates, equities, FX and commodities.
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The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has expanded its global trade repository (GTR) service in Singapore and Australia. DTCC’s GTR, which operates through regulated entities located in several countries, supports regulatory reporting in the Asia-Pacific region for all five major OTC derivatives asset classes including credit, interest rates, equities, FX and commodities.
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Singapore Tops London in RMB Offshore Clearing
04 May 2014
Singapore’s renminbi (RMB) payments value increased by 375% between March 2013 and March 2014, placing Singapore in top spot in terms of RMB world payments value outside of China and Hong Kong, according to Swift’s data. Singapore now makes up 6.8% of the overall RMB payments value, second behind Hong Kong, which still leads with 72.4%.
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Singapore’s renminbi (RMB) payments value increased by 375% between March 2013 and March 2014, placing Singapore in top spot in terms of RMB world payments value outside of China and Hong Kong, according to Swift’s data. Singapore now makes up 6.8% of the overall RMB payments value, second behind Hong Kong, which still leads with 72.4%.
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ISDA Appoints ICE as ISDAfix Administrator
04 May 2014
The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) has selected the Intercontinental Exchange Benchmark Administration (IBA) to be the new administrator of the ISDAfix benchmark.
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The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) has selected the Intercontinental Exchange Benchmark Administration (IBA) to be the new administrator of the ISDAfix benchmark.
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Goldman Sachs Loses Three from e-FX
04 May 2014
Three senior e-FX people have left Goldman Sachs in New York. Joseph Pinto, Americas head – e-FX sales, Rick Schonberg, head of FX e-product development, and Stephan McElreath, vice president FX sales, have all resigned from their positions, according to market sources.
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Three senior e-FX people have left Goldman Sachs in New York. Joseph Pinto, Americas head – e-FX sales, Rick Schonberg, head of FX e-product development, and Stephan McElreath, vice president FX sales, have all resigned from their positions, according to market sources.
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US DoJ in London to Interview FX Traders
30 April 2014
Criminal prosecutors from the US Department of Justice have flown to London in order to interview several UK-based currency traders “on the periphery” of the FX Fix probe, according to the Financial Times.
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Criminal prosecutors from the US Department of Justice have flown to London in order to interview several UK-based currency traders “on the periphery” of the FX Fix probe, according to the Financial Times.
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Europe’s Top Court Dismisses UK’s Challenge to FTT
30 April 2014
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has today (30 April) rejected the UK’s challenge to the proposed implementation of the Financial Transaction Tax (FTT), which the UK says will produce extraterritorial effects and impose costs on non-participating member states.
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The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has today (30 April) rejected the UK’s challenge to the proposed implementation of the Financial Transaction Tax (FTT), which the UK says will produce extraterritorial effects and impose costs on non-participating member states.
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SAFE to Intensify Inspections of Banks’ FX Business
27 April 2014
The Chinese State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) plans to introduce more gruelling inspections of financial institutions’ foreign exchange businesses during 2014.
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The Chinese State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) plans to introduce more gruelling inspections of financial institutions’ foreign exchange businesses during 2014.
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FCA Appoints Two Senior Advisers on Competition and Investment Banking
27 April 2014
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed David Saunders and Gunner Burkhart as senior advisers looking at competition and wholesale and markets issues.
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed David Saunders and Gunner Burkhart as senior advisers looking at competition and wholesale and markets issues.
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LBBW Asset Management Launches New FX Fund
27 April 2014
German-based Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW) Asset Management has launched LBBW Devisen 1, an FX fund for institutional investors that applies a carry trade investment strategy, selling low interest currencies on a short position and buying high interest currencies on a long position.
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German-based Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW) Asset Management has launched LBBW Devisen 1, an FX fund for institutional investors that applies a carry trade investment strategy, selling low interest currencies on a short position and buying high interest currencies on a long position.
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New York Attorney General Subpoenas HFT Firms
20 April 2014
New York’s attorney general has sent subpoenas to six high frequency trading firms, in order to gain information about any special arrangements the firms have with dark pools and stock exchanges.
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New York’s attorney general has sent subpoenas to six high frequency trading firms, in order to gain information about any special arrangements the firms have with dark pools and stock exchanges.
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Credit Suisse Says No ‘Material Issues’ Found During FX Investigations
20 April 2014
Credit Suisse hasn’t seen “any material issues” during investigations into its FX trading business, according to CFO David Mathers. “We have taken a close look at the business and are cooperating with a number of different entities around the world, and so far we haven’t seen any material issues in our business,” he says, adding that the bank “was never that large a player” in the FX markets.
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Credit Suisse hasn’t seen “any material issues” during investigations into its FX trading business, according to CFO David Mathers. “We have taken a close look at the business and are cooperating with a number of different entities around the world, and so far we haven’t seen any material issues in our business,” he says, adding that the bank “was never that large a player” in the FX markets.
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Former Icap Brokers in UK Court on Yen Libor Charges
20 April 2014
Three former Icap brokers appeared in a London court on 15 April charged with running a four-year scheme to manipulate yen Libor benchmark interest rates. Former derivatives broker Darrell Read, his supervisor Daniel Wilkinson and Colin Goodman, a cash broker who the other two referred to as “Lord Libor”, are all charged with conspiracy to defraud between August 2006 and September 2010.
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Three former Icap brokers appeared in a London court on 15 April charged with running a four-year scheme to manipulate yen Libor benchmark interest rates. Former derivatives broker Darrell Read, his supervisor Daniel Wilkinson and Colin Goodman, a cash broker who the other two referred to as “Lord Libor”, are all charged with conspiracy to defraud between August 2006 and September 2010.
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BaFin Authorises Eurex Clearing Under EMIR
14 April 2014
The German national competent authority, BaFin, has approved Eurex Clearing as a clearing house in accordance with the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR). The application process took eight months to complete.
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The German national competent authority, BaFin, has approved Eurex Clearing as a clearing house in accordance with the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR). The application process took eight months to complete.
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Thomson Reuters Matching Experiences Sunday Outage
16 April 2014
Thomson Reuters Matching experienced a global disruption on 13 April because of a technical fault. The FX electronic matching application was unavailable due to a connectivity issue with the Matching Host. Customers were alerted via an automated message.
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Thomson Reuters Matching experienced a global disruption on 13 April because of a technical fault. The FX electronic matching application was unavailable due to a connectivity issue with the Matching Host. Customers were alerted via an automated message.
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CTO Sankar Aiyar to Depart from CLS
07 April 2014
CLS Group has confirmed that chief technology officer (CTO) Sankar Aiyar, who joined the currency settlement utility in 2011, has resigned his position. According to a spokesperson, he has decided to leave “to take some time away from business”.
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CLS Group has confirmed that chief technology officer (CTO) Sankar Aiyar, who joined the currency settlement utility in 2011, has resigned his position. According to a spokesperson, he has decided to leave “to take some time away from business”.
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OTC Derivatives Important to Almost 90% of End-Users’ Risk Strategy
10 April 2014
According to a survey by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA), the demand for OTC derivatives by end-users remains very strong. Almost nine out of 10 (86%) of the survey respondents believe that OTC derivatives are very important or important to their risk management strategy.
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According to a survey by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA), the demand for OTC derivatives by end-users remains very strong. Almost nine out of 10 (86%) of the survey respondents believe that OTC derivatives are very important or important to their risk management strategy.
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FSB to Report Early as BoE Denies FXJSC Revamp Plans
10 April 2014
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) could publish its recommendations for modifying trading practices before the Brisbane G20 summit in November, which could include changes to the FX benchmark and wider market infrastructure.
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The Financial Stability Board (FSB) could publish its recommendations for modifying trading practices before the Brisbane G20 summit in November, which could include changes to the FX benchmark and wider market infrastructure.
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DTCC Survey Reveals Increased Spend on Systemic Risk Mitigation
31 March 2014
Despite an apparent ease in fears of a systemic risk event happening in the next 12 months, a majority of financial firms have increased spending on systemic risk mitigation, according to a survey conducted by The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC).
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Despite an apparent ease in fears of a systemic risk event happening in the next 12 months, a majority of financial firms have increased spending on systemic risk mitigation, according to a survey conducted by The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC).
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London and Frankfurt Vie for RMB Centre Leadership
31 March 2014
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s first visit to Europe has been accompanied by high profile clearing and settlement agreements with Germany and the UK, ramping up competition between London and Frankfurt to claim the renminbi (RMB) crown.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping’s first visit to Europe has been accompanied by high profile clearing and settlement agreements with Germany and the UK, ramping up competition between London and Frankfurt to claim the renminbi (RMB) crown.
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Jochumsen to Head Up New Global Market Services at Nasdaq OMX
31 March 2014
Nasdaq OMX has combined its US and European transactions, clearing and settlement services to form the Global Market Services business. Hans-Ole Jochumsen, executive vice president, has been appointed to lead the newly combined global business, reporting directly to CEO Bob Greifeld.
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Nasdaq OMX has combined its US and European transactions, clearing and settlement services to form the Global Market Services business. Hans-Ole Jochumsen, executive vice president, has been appointed to lead the newly combined global business, reporting directly to CEO Bob Greifeld.
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New York Overtakes London as Top Financial Centre
24 March 2014
For the first time in seven years New York has knocked London from the top spot in the Z/Yen Group’s Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI). Being overtaken by New York in the index is mainly due to London falling – it is the largest faller in the top 50 centres, suffering a 10-rating point decline.
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For the first time in seven years New York has knocked London from the top spot in the Z/Yen Group’s Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI). Being overtaken by New York in the index is mainly due to London falling – it is the largest faller in the top 50 centres, suffering a 10-rating point decline.
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Big Banks Shelve FX Bonuses Pending Investigation Results
24 March 2014
Barclays, Citi and the Royal Bank of Scotland have put bonuses on hold across their foreign exchange trading teams until internal investigations into the possible rigging of foreign exchange benchmarks are concluded, according to the Financial Times.
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Barclays, Citi and the Royal Bank of Scotland have put bonuses on hold across their foreign exchange trading teams until internal investigations into the possible rigging of foreign exchange benchmarks are concluded, according to the Financial Times.
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EC’s Letter Does Little to Clear Up FX Derivative Definition Debate
27 March 2014
The European Commission’s response to the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) letter asking for greater clarification on the definition of a derivative under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) has left the industry remarkably unenlightened.
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The European Commission’s response to the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) letter asking for greater clarification on the definition of a derivative under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) has left the industry remarkably unenlightened.
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Thomson Reuters Codifies ‘Acceptable Behaviour’ in New Matching Rulebook
27 March 2014
Thomson Reuters has issued proposed changes to its Matching Rulebook designed to “reflect a higher standard for trading behaviour in foreign exchange”. The updated version aims to codify “acceptable behaviours” in order to discourage abuse, manipulation and disorderly conduct, as well as behaviours that do not enhance liquidity for the market as a whole.
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Thomson Reuters has issued proposed changes to its Matching Rulebook designed to “reflect a higher standard for trading behaviour in foreign exchange”. The updated version aims to codify “acceptable behaviours” in order to discourage abuse, manipulation and disorderly conduct, as well as behaviours that do not enhance liquidity for the market as a whole.
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FCA Approves CMG Subsidiary for Structured FX Products
17 March 2014
The Financial Conduct Authority has granted Cambridge Mercantile Group’s subsidiary, Cambridge Mercantile Risk Management (UK), permission to offer structured foreign exchange products. After a six-month wait for approval, the company is now able to offer options-based hedging strategies on an execution-only basis.
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The Financial Conduct Authority has granted Cambridge Mercantile Group’s subsidiary, Cambridge Mercantile Risk Management (UK), permission to offer structured foreign exchange products. After a six-month wait for approval, the company is now able to offer options-based hedging strategies on an execution-only basis.
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SGX Introduces RMB FX Futures
17 March 2014
Singapore Exchange (SGX) will launch a new set of Asian currency futures to its current suite in the third quarter of 2014, subject to regulatory approval.
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Singapore Exchange (SGX) will launch a new set of Asian currency futures to its current suite in the third quarter of 2014, subject to regulatory approval.
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BoE Appoints Internal FX Investigation Head
17 March 2014
The Bank of England’s Oversight Committee has appointed Lord Anthony Grabiner QC to lead an internal inquiry into whether Bank officials were in any way involved in the alleged manipulation of the FX market. This announcement comes just one week after the Bank suspended an employee for failing to adhere to internal control procedures.
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The Bank of England’s Oversight Committee has appointed Lord Anthony Grabiner QC to lead an internal inquiry into whether Bank officials were in any way involved in the alleged manipulation of the FX market. This announcement comes just one week after the Bank suspended an employee for failing to adhere to internal control procedures.
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Chapdelaine FX and First Derivatives Partner on Liquidity Hub Service
20 March 2014
Chapdelaine FX, a division of Tullett Prebon, is deploying a new liquidity hub supported by First Derivatives’ Delta Flow technology.
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Chapdelaine FX, a division of Tullett Prebon, is deploying a new liquidity hub supported by First Derivatives’ Delta Flow technology.
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State Street Promotes Two
20 March 2014
State Street has moved two executives into new roles. David Newns is now senior managing director and global head of Currenex, State Street Global Exchange. Most recently, he was COO and senior managing director, State Street Global Markets eExchange since October 2011. Before that he was managing director, Europe at Currenex for more than five years. He is based in New York.
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State Street has moved two executives into new roles. David Newns is now senior managing director and global head of Currenex, State Street Global Exchange. Most recently, he was COO and senior managing director, State Street Global Markets eExchange since October 2011. Before that he was managing director, Europe at Currenex for more than five years. He is based in New York.
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Nasdaq OMX Shows Growing Interest in FX Trading
20 March 2014
Nasdaq OMX, a global exchange operator, has confirmed reports that it is considering plans to expand its trading and clearing offering in the foreign exchange arena. In an interview with Profit & Loss, Nasdaq OMX says that it is “looking at ways to grow its FX footprint” beyond FX options, which is already traded on Nasdaq OMX PHLX, one of the exchange group’s three US options platforms.
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Nasdaq OMX, a global exchange operator, has confirmed reports that it is considering plans to expand its trading and clearing offering in the foreign exchange arena. In an interview with Profit & Loss, Nasdaq OMX says that it is “looking at ways to grow its FX footprint” beyond FX options, which is already traded on Nasdaq OMX PHLX, one of the exchange group’s three US options platforms.
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SEB Becomes Registered Swap Dealer Under US Dodd-Frank Act
10 March 2014
SEB is now a registered swap dealer for clients and counterparties that fall within US regulation. As such, SEB complies with regulatory requirements stipulated in the US Dodd-Frank Act.
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SEB is now a registered swap dealer for clients and counterparties that fall within US regulation. As such, SEB complies with regulatory requirements stipulated in the US Dodd-Frank Act.
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Cinnober Launches Cross-Asset Client Clearing for Banks
10 March 2014
Cinnober has launched a cross-asset client clearing system, Tradexpress Client Clearing, for investment banks and futures commission merchants. Tradexpress integrates a bank’s entire client clearing service into a single system across all geographic markets and asset classes for OTC as well as listed instruments.
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Cinnober has launched a cross-asset client clearing system, Tradexpress Client Clearing, for investment banks and futures commission merchants. Tradexpress integrates a bank’s entire client clearing service into a single system across all geographic markets and asset classes for OTC as well as listed instruments.
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PBoC Eases Interest Rate Restrictions on Foreign Currency Deposits in FTZ
10 March 2014
China’s central bank is to remove interest rate ceilings on smaller foreign currency deposits in the Shanghai pilot free trade zone (FTZ). Banks in the city will be free to set interest rates for foreign currency deposits under $3 million in the zone, according to a People’s Bank of China (PBoC) statement.
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China’s central bank is to remove interest rate ceilings on smaller foreign currency deposits in the Shanghai pilot free trade zone (FTZ). Banks in the city will be free to set interest rates for foreign currency deposits under $3 million in the zone, according to a People’s Bank of China (PBoC) statement.
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HKEx Launches After-Hours Trading for RMB Currency Futures
10 March 2014
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) will add renminbi (RMB) currency futures to after-hours trading from 7 April. On the same day, the exchange will also introduce the fourth calendar quarter to the product’s contract months and add more calendar spreads.
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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) will add renminbi (RMB) currency futures to after-hours trading from 7 April. On the same day, the exchange will also introduce the fourth calendar quarter to the product’s contract months and add more calendar spreads.
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Goldman Sachs Appoints Global Head of FX
10 March 2014
Goldman Sachs has appointed Kayhan Mirza as a partner and global head of foreign exchange trading. Mirza joins from JP Morgan in London, where he was global head of FX options trading and head of FX trading in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). He joined JP Morgan in 1998.
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Goldman Sachs has appointed Kayhan Mirza as a partner and global head of foreign exchange trading. Mirza joins from JP Morgan in London, where he was global head of FX options trading and head of FX trading in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). He joined JP Morgan in 1998.
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FCA Approves CME Group’s European Exchange
13 March 2014
CME Group has received approval from the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for a London-based derivatives exchange after a 10-month wait. CME Europe Ltd will launch on 27 April and is a recognised investment exchange (RIE).
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CME Group has received approval from the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for a London-based derivatives exchange after a 10-month wait. CME Europe Ltd will launch on 27 April and is a recognised investment exchange (RIE).
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Gold-i and FXecosystem Offer Managed IT Service for Retail Brokers
03 March 2014
Trading systems integrator Gold-i has partnered with FXecosystem to offer a managed IT service for those retail brokers wishing to offer the MetaTrader 4 (MT4) platform to their clients.
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Trading systems integrator Gold-i has partnered with FXecosystem to offer a managed IT service for those retail brokers wishing to offer the MetaTrader 4 (MT4) platform to their clients.
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CME Clearing Europe Expands OTC Interest Rate Swap Offering
03 March 2014
CME Clearing Europe, CME Group’s European clearing house, has received Bank of England approval to add SEK, DKK and NOK currencies, overnight index swaps (OIS), zero coupon swaps, forward rate agreements (FRAs), basis swaps and variable notional swaps to its existing interest rate swap offering. It will begin clearing these products today (3 March).
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CME Clearing Europe, CME Group’s European clearing house, has received Bank of England approval to add SEK, DKK and NOK currencies, overnight index swaps (OIS), zero coupon swaps, forward rate agreements (FRAs), basis swaps and variable notional swaps to its existing interest rate swap offering. It will begin clearing these products today (3 March).
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BoE Suspends Employee During Internal FX Market Probe
05 March 2014
The Bank of England has suspended a member of staff during an investigation into what Bank officials knew about the possible rigging of the foreign exchange market. However, according to the Bank, the suspension is not related to manipulation allegations but to internal control issues.
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The Bank of England has suspended a member of staff during an investigation into what Bank officials knew about the possible rigging of the foreign exchange market. However, according to the Bank, the suspension is not related to manipulation allegations but to internal control issues.
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Fund Managers Concerned Over Emerging Market Risk – Survey
23 February 2014
In a complete reversal from five years ago, when fund managers considered the emerging markets as “safe” and banks as “toxic”, EMs are now considered to be the biggest risk to financial market stability. According to the BofA Merrill Lynch Fund Manager Survey for February, 75% of respondents indicate EM risk as the greatest threat, while developed market counterparty and default risk is viewed as minimal.
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In a complete reversal from five years ago, when fund managers considered the emerging markets as “safe” and banks as “toxic”, EMs are now considered to be the biggest risk to financial market stability. According to the BofA Merrill Lynch Fund Manager Survey for February, 75% of respondents indicate EM risk as the greatest threat, while developed market counterparty and default risk is viewed as minimal.
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ESMA Asks Commission for Greater Clarification on Derivative Definition
20 February 2014
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has sent a letter to the European Commission asking for greater clarification on the definition of a derivative or derivative contracts under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR). It has also suspended some newly introduced rules on reporting foreign exchange and commodities trades that are not clearly defined as derivatives.
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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has sent a letter to the European Commission asking for greater clarification on the definition of a derivative or derivative contracts under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR). It has also suspended some newly introduced rules on reporting foreign exchange and commodities trades that are not clearly defined as derivatives.
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In Numbers: The First Day of EMIR Trade Reporting
16 February 2014
On the first day of European trade reporting under European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR), ICE Trade Vault Europe processed around 4.5 million trades across energy, agricultural commodities, metals, credit, interest rates and equity derivatives. Trades and positions relating to over 300 market participants were successfully reported either directly or via delegated reporting.
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On the first day of European trade reporting under European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR), ICE Trade Vault Europe processed around 4.5 million trades across energy, agricultural commodities, metals, credit, interest rates and equity derivatives. Trades and positions relating to over 300 market participants were successfully reported either directly or via delegated reporting.
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ESMA Releases More Guidance on UTIs
16 February 2014
With the start of the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) reporting requirement, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has updated its Q&A paper to provide additional clarification on reporting to trade repositories (TRs), such as how to construct and generate Unique Trade Identifiers (UTI).
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With the start of the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) reporting requirement, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has updated its Q&A paper to provide additional clarification on reporting to trade repositories (TRs), such as how to construct and generate Unique Trade Identifiers (UTI).
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The State of Corporate Readiness Ahead of EMIR Deadline
10 February 2014
With less than a week to go before the reporting requirement deadline under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR), corporates are at differing stages of readiness. Many remain concerned about a lack of clarity on a number of issues, including backloading requirements.
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With less than a week to go before the reporting requirement deadline under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR), corporates are at differing stages of readiness. Many remain concerned about a lack of clarity on a number of issues, including backloading requirements.
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Friday, 23 May 2014
ParFX Names Two Founder Banks
12 February 2014
Citi and JP Morgan have become the latest banks to join ParFX, the wholesale, global spot FX electronic trading platform, as founder members. This will further expand ParFX’s global distribution network and “validates the model, its matching methodology, pricing transparency and market data fairness”, according to Roger Rutherford, COO of ParFX.
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Citi and JP Morgan have become the latest banks to join ParFX, the wholesale, global spot FX electronic trading platform, as founder members. This will further expand ParFX’s global distribution network and “validates the model, its matching methodology, pricing transparency and market data fairness”, according to Roger Rutherford, COO of ParFX.
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IOSCO Hits 100th Milestone in Fight Against Financial Misconduct
03 February 2014
The Indonesian Financial Services Authority (IFSA) has become the 100th signatory to the International Organisation of Securities Commissions’ (IOSCO) multilateral memorandum of understanding (MMoU) on cooperation and exchange of information to combat cross-border financial services misconduct.
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The Indonesian Financial Services Authority (IFSA) has become the 100th signatory to the International Organisation of Securities Commissions’ (IOSCO) multilateral memorandum of understanding (MMoU) on cooperation and exchange of information to combat cross-border financial services misconduct.
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When QE Ends: Survival Tips for Corporates
03 February 2014
Among the top concerns for the corporate treasury in 2014 is navigating the challenges posed by the unwinding of quantitative easing (QE) programmes, according to Treasury Strategies in its annual ‘State of the Treasury Profession’ webinar.
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Among the top concerns for the corporate treasury in 2014 is navigating the challenges posed by the unwinding of quantitative easing (QE) programmes, according to Treasury Strategies in its annual ‘State of the Treasury Profession’ webinar.
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ISDA Transitions to Automated, Market-Based Rate Setting
03 February 2014
The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) has announced plans to move to an automated, market-based ISDAfix rate setting, in an attempt to ensure that events such as the Libor manipulation can’t happen again.
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The Fall-Out from the Fix Continues
06 February 2014
The atmosphere of crisis surrounding the investigation into activity around the Fix has increased with news of dealers being dismissed and suspended and the confirmation that several parties have filed lawsuits against a string of banks.
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Industry Quick to React to BaFin Exchange Suggestion
30 January 2014
Moving currency trading onto regulated exchanges, as proposed by the head of the German financial authority, has been criticised by market participants.
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Asset Managers Turn to FX TCA to Improve Analysis
26 January 2014
FX transaction cost analysis (TCA), which provides data that explains how trades perform against specific benchmarks, has increasingly become a focal point for alpha-seeking asset managers the world over, according to research from Aite Group.
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FX transaction cost analysis (TCA), which provides data that explains how trades perform against specific benchmarks, has increasingly become a focal point for alpha-seeking asset managers the world over, according to research from Aite Group.
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Saxo Bank Launches ‘Facebook for Traders’
26 January 2014
Saxo Bank has launched a multi-asset online social trading community for “serious investors”, TradingFloor.com, in a bid to “democratise” access to trading and fund management. The portal aims to transform trading into a social experience by allowing traders to share their trades with peers, increasing the level of transparency in trading.
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LCH.Clearnet Boosts Buy-Side Representation on Board
26 January 2014
LCH.Clearnet, a multinational clearing house, has added Amundi’s CEO Yves Perrier to the board, broadly reflecting the evolution of the industry towards buy-side clearing. His appointment takes effect in February, according to a spokesperson from Amundi.
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EurexOTC Clear Signs Up Over 120 Buy Side Firms
26 January 2014
Eurex Clearing has signed up more than 120 buy side firms for EurexOTC Clear, its central counterparty service for interest rate swaps (IRS), in 2013. In addition, a total of 32 clearing members including all major global sell side banks are connected, with other clearing members in the admission process.
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Markit Expands Front Office Footprint with ThinkFolio Acquisition
20 January 2014
Markit, the financial information services company, has acquired ThinkFolio, a London-based order management (OMS) and portfolio management software (PMS) company, in order to expand its penetration into the front office.
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Puleston Jones Succeeds Belchambers as FOA Chief
20 January 2014
Industry veteran Anthony Belchambers is stepping down as chief executive officer (CEO) of the Futures and Options Association (FOA), the European trade association for the listed derivatives industry, after two decades at the helm.
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EU Heads Reach Agreement on MiFID II
16 January 2014
The European Parliament, Council and Commission have agreed in principle on the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) after more than two years in deliberation. Both politicians and the financial industry as a whole felt that MiFID, which originally came into force in November 2007 to increase transparency and stability in the markets, needed significant revision following the 2008 financial crisis.
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