Algorithmic Trading
Dispelling the myths of HFT
Central bankers can no longer ignore the impact of high-frequency trading on the FX market
OTC derivatives reform will lead to algo boom, banks predict
Dodd-Frank and Sefs set to encourage growth in algorithmic execution of OTC derivatives, say dealers
RBS launches gamma hedging algo for forex clients
New algorithm is designed to automatically hedge gamma sensitivity of foreign exchange options
Thomson Reuters extends Elektron hosting to FX
Thomson Reuters Matching will be the first platform to be available through the Elektron proximity hosting service, but independent platforms will be added in due course, the vendor tells FX Week
All in accord on high-frequency risks
In late June four prime brokers and six ECNs allied together in a major new initiative to better monitor and manage the risks posed by high-frequency trading in the FX market. What motivated the collaborative effort? Farah Khalique reports
Banks and ECNs join forces to prevent FX flash crash
Citi, JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley join Deutsche Bank on Traiana's enhanced CreditLink service
UGS signs Kiwi start-up as first client
Start-up currency firm ForexAtom deploys Unified Global Solutions' new Adaptware platform
Ogg’s new venture to tap 'huge' demand for best execution in FX
Industry veteran targets lack of technology to allow institutions to be sure of achieving best execution in foreign exchange
Thomson Reuters rolls out Dealing Aggregator
FX aggregation service aimed at customers trading on the Thomson Reuters Dealing platform
'Barracuda trading' swims to the fore in Europe
French finance minister Christine Lagarde yesterday told a parliamentary committee that high-frequency trading (HFT) should be regulated "very strictly", and even banned in "exceptional" circumstances.
UBS nabs BarCap trio in e-FX
LONDON - UBS has hired an electronic algorithmic trading team from Barclays Capital (BarCap) in London, according to an internal announcement today (July 27).
EBS chases competition with decimalisation launch
NEW YORK - EBS's plans to offer decimalisation at the end of August could lead to a fall in market liquidity, caution traders.
In Brief, May 31, 2010
Read this week's In Brief to catch up on the latest FX technology news.
Progress releases single-bank portal FX adapter
NEW YORK - Complex event processing (CEP) platform vendor Progress Apama has introduced a suite of single-bank portal adapters for its Apama Capital Markets Framework, which are available today (May 3).
Integral rolls out hosted services
Vendor targets systematic traders
