FX Markets - 20 May 2019
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Articles in this issue
European Commission fines five banks €1.07 billion for FX rigging
Cartel members co-ordinated trading strategies and exchanged client information
Citi revamps algos to improve sweep impact predictions
Bank works to make some aggressive strategies more intelligent when handling liquidity and filling orders
Siege FX to roll out peer-to-peer netting
FX space is now ready for such a service, says technology provider
Tradepoint’s ‘all-you-can-eat’ pricing model challenges FX algo market
Fixed-fee for unlimited usage lets clients design algos or pick from existing ones that mimic established offerings
Genesis product aims to speed up time to market
Creative Studio provides capability to build and customise web-based solutions with minimal coding
Strong dollar weighing on trade, says BIS
Advanced-economy monetary policy may have made the problem worse
Not random and not a forest: black-box ML turns white
UBS tackles problem of optimal order placement in FX smart order router with machine learning
Former astrophysicist to overhaul BNY Mellon macro strategy products
Brought in from State Street, John Arabadjis will also supervise the bank’s analytics team
Darryl Hooker sets up Harperdan Consulting
Former co-head of EBS Brokertec Markets advises on emerging markets, disruptive sales and FX Global Code
Tsim joins Crédit Agricole in Hong Kong
Jim Tsim was previously an EMFX trader at State Street
Scanlan opts for TD Securities role
Tim Scanlan joins the Canadian bank’s EM sales team in London
Wallis promoted at Morgan Stanley, Hong Kong
New role follows 10 years in prime brokerage sales at the bank
Want to catch misbehaviour? Watch the electronic chat
“It’s amazing how many people have arguments on chat” – BNP surveillance executive
Mario Draghi dismisses crypto assets
Head of European Central Bank warns of high risks
Shortlist for 16th FX Week e-FX Awards announced
Winners will be recognised at event in New York on July 11
TD Securities: cheap euro to rise if car tariffs don’t get in the way
Long-term risks play in single currency’s favour, says Canadian bank