Markets Asia hours surge complicates FX options market-making Late tariff announcements in US trigger hedging headaches during less-liquid Asia sessions 20 Mar 2025   |  News

Markets Buyout industry nervous as insurers choose gilts Some bulk annuity providers are pricing deals assuming returns they ‘can’t achieve’ today 19 Mar 2025   |  News

Markets Automated market-making tested by intraday FX vol Price gaps in spot FX markets could be exacerbated by algos trading on headline risk 18 Mar 2025   |  News

Markets Basel tweak may weaken counterparty hedging, industry warns Proposed technical revision risks dissuading bespoke CDSs and guarantees covering derivatives exposures 17 Mar 2025   |  News

Investing Quants should take care with synthetic data – Lehalle Synthetic data creates an illusion of certainty and risks messing up portfolio construction, says quant 14 Mar 2025   |  News

Markets Does FX Spot+ add up for traders? New CME venue aims to provide easier access to FX futures liquidity, but some worry about its stability in choppy markets 13 Mar 2025   |  Feature

Markets High CNH rates curb appetite for Hong Kong’s new repo scheme Dealers remain hopeful initiative is a prelude to full onshore repo market access 13 Mar 2025   |  News

Markets CME-FICC cross-margin programme sees increased demand Joint arrangement aids netting, reduces clearing costs and increases capacity 12 Mar 2025   |  News

Markets JP Morgan QIS notionals hit $100bn Dealer sees 15% annual growth in ‘imperfect’ notional measure, eyes rates and FX for next phase 12 Mar 2025   |  News

Markets Can Europe prepare ground for insurers in securitised products? Convincing regulators to make investing more viable would be a first step to revitalising insurer interest 12 Mar 2025   |  Feature