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WEBINAR: Cloud computing a "transformational technology"

New technology allows barriers to be broken down and new communities to be created, says Integral's Harpal Sandhu

Technology | 09 Dec 2011 | Audio
Claudia Quintela at Morgan Stanley

Unlocking alpha

Forex allocations are getting larger for many pension funds and asset managers, but accessing currency funds can be difficult. Two new currency manager platforms hope to grow the investor base by making access easier. By Michael Marray

Foreign Exchange | 28 Nov 2011

A better benchmark

With more mainstream advisers offering access to managed FX investments, bigger and increasingly sophisticated audiences are driving index providers to upgrade benchmarks and make them investable. However, some managers remain unimpressed by...

Trading | 28 Nov 2011
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Battle for clearing supremacy

Singapore Exchange (SGX) became the first of the major clearers to launch an OTC Asian FX forwards clearing business in October. But with bank-backed LCH.Clearnet and the CME hot on its heels with a non-deliverable forwards offering, can SGX...

Clearing and settlement | 28 Nov 2011

Standard Chartered to roll out enhanced core custody platform

STANDARD CHARTERED IS upgrading its client offering by developing an enhanced core custody, settlement and safekeeping system. According to Standard Chartered, the core platform will give greater automation, customisation, direct market interfaces...

Custodians | 28 Nov 2011
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FX Invest December 2011 edition now LIVE!

With no real solution in sight for the eurozone sovereign debt crisis, volatility of volatility in currency markets is likely to remain elevated, driving up requirements to manage currency exposures in international portfolios.

Foreign Exchange | 28 Nov 2011
FX Week Currency Forecast Awards 2011

Defining excellence in currency forecasting

FX research is fast becoming a key differentiator in determining success in the business. In our inaugural FX Week Currency Forecast Awards, we acknowledge those leading the field

Awards | 21 Nov 2011
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