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Could private match-making sink public market?
Rise in internal hedging sparks debate over its threat to FX price discovery
GFXC sees no changes to code on pre-hedging
Committee rejects calls to set more strict boundaries to controversial practice
How low can you go: falling cost of FX fix sparks concern
Algorithms reducing fixing fees, but some dealers willing to go even lower – perhaps dangerously so
Big moves, but no panic after tumultuous US election
Treasury market saw its largest post-election move since at least 2000 – but liquidity held up
FX volatilities fall on receding US election fears
Polls point to a decisive Biden win – though some worry market is being complacent
Banks rent ready-made algos for FX trading
NatWest, XTX Markets and others develop new outsourcing model for tech
FX swaps platform aims to cut out the banks – but not entirely
Peer-to-peer newcomer FX HedgePool targets asset managers’ month-end hedging activity
Bargain-hunting equity hedgers turn to FX
Currency options are cheap relative to stock index puts, but correlations are uncertain
BLTs and glitchy Wi-Fi: lockdown life for FX execs
With traders transacting trillions from their living rooms, currency markets are adapting to new normal
ESG-linked hedges raise interest – and questions
Carrot-and-stick trades pay off if green targets are hit, but setting and monitoring those goals is tricky
Seeing red over blue-chip swap in Argentina’s NDF fiasco
Emta protocol salve aside, peso settlement rate snafu is a warning for emerging market FX derivatives
More NDF changes could follow Argentine chaos
Lat Am contracts may be tweaked to avoid repeat of contentious peso freeze
Algo fears spark hunt for neutral checks on forex code compliance
Banks seek third-party quantitative methods for confirming activities done in their names are aligned with the principles
Debelle swings at ‘buyer beware’ disclosures in FX
“They don’t give you free licence to do whatever you want,” says new GFXC chair
Rival FXPBs scoop up former Citi clients
BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank among those taking on clients axed by the US bank, plus others worried they’ll be next
Forex ‘Cartel’ not guilty but still paying a penalty
Despite acquittal, three former forex traders anticipate obstacles in trying to rebuild their careers
US indicts three in forex rigging probe
Accused UK-based traders face maximum 10 years in prison and $1m in fines
OCC probed for regulatory capture
The agency is among the latest being investigated for a potential soft touch when handling Wall Street firms
New forex conduct code receives overwhelming support
Code covers ethics, governance, information sharing, execution, risk management, confirmation and settlement
Forex market to adopt global code of conduct by end-Q3
Participants excited about conduct guidance, but say firms' internal behaviour will ultimately create change
Barclays opens up forex desks to last-look lawsuit
Agreement will help investors pursue other market-makers
Market-makers encouraged to review last look
After $150 million fine for Barclays, more legal action could follow
Currency spoofing probe could spell trouble for forex options
Some class action attorneys are watching developments closely