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Brexit fear drives futures trades out of London
Transitions via FIA protocol have escalated since January as no-deal concerns mount
Giancarlo’s last stand: the race to complete Sef reforms
Part of flagship proposals could be left to his successor, putting their fate in doubt
Fundamentals fuelling smart beta in China
As Chinese equity markets mature and become increasingly driven by fundamentals, the time is right for international investors to invest in smart beta strategies, say Vincent Yam, head of trading, and Weiwei Wang, senior derivatives trader at Guotai…
Citi grows US swaps margin share in 2018
Citi remains the largest FCM, with a 27.5% share of total required client margin
Broadening horizons – Expanding global presence to explore technological opportunities
As institutions increasingly focus on streamlining their operations within markets in which they are comfortable and established, BNP Paribas Securities Services is breaking the mould, investing in innovative technologies and making itself seen and heard…
The initial margin challenge – Why the bang just got bigger
With uncertainty abounding as the industry heads into the final phases of implementation of the uncleared margin rules (UMR), Jean‑Paul Botha, delivery lead of financial trade documentation at Thomson Reuters Legal Managed Services, explores the…
Institutional ETF trading: Liquidity improving, trade sizes growing
Sponsored survey report: Jane Street
Banks cry foul over LCH compression policy changes
Allocation of compression slots favours TriOptima over competitors, critics say
FIA transfer protocol sets Brexit plans in motion
Some banks set to begin transferring clients to EU affiliates next month
Morgan Stanley FCM gains ground in Q2
Share of required client margin increases to 19% at end-June
Asia Risk Interdealer Rankings 2018: The winners
Societe Generale and BGC top the tables
Gottex chief on expansion plans amid industry disruption
With brokers facing headwinds, Swiss firm doubles down on Scandi niche
Citi fastest growing FCM; Credit Suisse loses ground – CFTC data
Citi grows client margin 36% in year to end-April, Credit Suisse shrinks 16%
Mark Yallop on conflicts in fixed income
Banks and their clients need protocol on information sharing, says FMSB chair
Swaptions CCP basis arrival raises wider valuation questions
Halting rollout of new prices highlights potential weak points in valuing illiquid products
Safeguarding liquidity in a changing environment
Nick Gant, head of fixed income prime brokerage for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific at Societe Generale Prime Services, discusses banks’ evolving responsibilities for providing liquidity in a post-financial crisis environment in which…
Video interview: Pieter Entius, Flow Traders
Pieter Entius, head of trading at Flow Traders, discusses how Eurex Market-on-Close can deliver listed solutions for basis trading
Market Technology Awards 2018: New problems, new solutions
Vendors embrace cloud, alternative languages and agile approaches
OTF uncertainty adds to Mifid II guesswork
Commodity firms need clarity on new type of venues to adjust to imminent rules
Newcomer of the year: Arraco Global Markets
Energy Risk Awards 2017: Brokerage improves liquidity in growing power markets
Profile software readies market data mobile app
Athens-based technology provider Profile Software has launched a new mobile app, dubbed Plexus, which allows users to monitor real-time data and news on their iPhone and iPad devices.