FX Markets - 28 Nov 2016
Articles in this issue
GTX appoints Brown as Sef chief executive
Edward was previously head of strategic initiatives at EBS BrokerTec
360T plans OTC clearing for FX as it aims for hybrid model
The platform has been voted the Best Professional e-Trading Venue for the second year running
BMO to build on Canadian success with ambitions in China
BMO Capital Markets has been voted Best Bank for the Canadian Dollar for the sixth year running
Bloomberg plans to get salespeople talking again – all within the Global Code
Bloomberg is voted Best Market Data Provider for FX at the 2016 FX Week Best Banks Awards
BBVA eyes further growth in emerging markets
BBVA wins Best Bank for Emerging Latin American Currencies at the 2016 FX Week Best Banks Awards
Scandies are all about getting the balance right, Danske says
Danske Bank scoops Best Bank for Scandinavian Currencies at the 2016 FX Week Best Banks Awards
More options from LCH next year, as NDF volumes boom
LCH is voted the winner in the Best FX Clearing House category at the 2016 FX Week Best Banks Awards
Standard Bank looks to remain the go-to bank in Africa
Standard Bank wins Best Bank for the South African Rand and African Currencies at the 2016 FX Week Awards
Barclays proves commitment to FX as strategy change pays off
Barclays wins Best Bank for EUR/GBP at the 2016 FX Week Best Banks Awards
Icap adds Goldman's Connolly to PTRI division
Stuart is appointed head of client product development
All trends play into Citi's hands, says Bindler, as bank crowned overall winner
Citi has been voted the overall winner at the 2016 FX Week Best Banks Awards, along with 10 additional accolades
Preparation is all for JP Morgan as it hits new FX records
JP Morgan ranks second overall at the 2016 FX Week Best Banks Awards and takes five titles
HSBC targets the top spot in FX and takes RMB title
HSBC has been voted Best Bank for the Renminbi, Best Bank for EM Asian currencies and Best Bank for FX in Asia-Pacific
EBS BrokerTec smashes $200bn mark in post-US frenzy
EBS BrokerTec has been voted Best Broker for Spot FX at the 2016 FX Week Best Banks Awards
BGC: electronic price streaming in options is gathering pace
BGC has been voted the winner in the Best Broker for FX Options category at the 2016 FX Week Best Banks Awards
Fenics drives e-trading in FX options
Fenics wins Best Vendor for Risk Management/Options Pricing Software at the 2016 FX Week Best Banks Awards
Saxo: true direct market access eliminates conflict of interest
Saxo Bank takes the Best Prime-of-Prime Provider prize at the 2016 FX Week Best Banks Awards
RBS proves its operational mettle throughout 2016
RBS wins Best Bank for FX Post-Trade Services at the 2016 FX Week Best Banks Awards
Deutsche sees insurance sector picking up structured products
Deutsche Bank wins Best Bank for FX in the Eurozone and Best Bank for FX Structured Products at the 2016 FX Week Best Banks Awards
UBS: banks that avoid passing cost rises on to clients will win
UBS wins Best Bank for Currency Options and Best Bank for the Swiss Franc at the 2016 FX Week Best Banks Awards
BlueCrest sheds traders as it winds down FX vol business
It is believed the decision stems from losses incurred by its foreign exchange business
Vayloyan joins Falcon
Arthur spent 20 years at Credit Suisse in various senior roles
Renminbi's share of trade finance slips
Euro overtakes the redback, but all currencies fall in value, according to Swift
TD Securities: Trump stimulus may give dollar short-term boost
But if the fiscal package benefits mostly the rich, the greenback could lose in the long run as GDP might take a hit
GTX hires O'Sullivan for e-FX sales
Vince joins from Barclays, where he headed e-FX distribution for Barx in Emea
TR: surge in demand for dealing tech from European banks
Thomson Reuters wins Best Vendor for Dealing Technology, Best Broker for Forward FX and Best Broker for Emerging Markets at 2016 FX Week Best Banks Awards
Acquisition of CFH set to go through on November 30
UK gaming and financial technology provider Playtech is set to buy CFH in a deal worth up to $120 million
2016 was the year of the new normal, in every sense
The rise of non-bank market-makers, regulatory costs and risk management were the main themes in a busy year
Citi triumphs as top FX bank for the fourth year running
JP Morgan comes second overall, while Deutsche Bank slips to third place
Erste joins TraderTools' liquidity network
The bank will make prices in Eastern European currencies