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Premier League pays 10% more for players due to FX
The euro's rise against the pound forces UK football clubs to overpay
PBoC imposes reserve requirements on offshore deposits for first time
The new measure, designed to curb short-selling, shows the determination of China's central bank to stabilise the offshore market in the wake of recent gyrations
Renminbi slides to five-year low as FX reserves fall
China's reserves fell $108 billion in December as the People's Bank of China continues to intervene in the market
2016: the year Europe moves towards a regulated market
MiFid II, last look and the first Fed rate hike in nearly a decade will be key influences
The theme for 2016 is China, China and China
China and India are the real opportunities until 2020, says R5FX
Outlook for Asian FX in 2016 looks bright
There is a 50/50 chance that China will scrap its dual-currency system in 2016, says one analyst; others worry about the impact of a strong dollar and uncertain trajectory of Fed rate hikes
RBC says ECB is done, focus on Fed
Adam Cole, head of G10 FX strategy, outlines the bank's expectations for 2016
Fed raises rates for first time since 2006
What happens next is anyone's guess in terms of the pace of hikes
Saxo signs partnership with JSC Galt & Taggart
The new partnership aims to bolster Saxo Bank’s business platform for its institutional client base
CIBC scores with three spot-on calls
The Fed could make two dovish hikes and relax for much of 2016, as the election cycle gets under way and markets adjust to the tightening policy
Renminbi payments double between China and Japan
But while the Chinese currency is booming, trading volumes in the wider FX market fell in November
FX can protect the portfolio during shocks
While not always providing spectacular returns, holding foreign exchange as part of a wider portfolio can be extremely valuable
IMF approves renminbi's inclusion in SDR basket
The move puts the renminbi on course to achieve reserve currency status
CLS discusses renminbi inclusion with PBoC
The talks, which have been going on for several years, are still in the exploratory phase
EM currencies set for brighter year in 2016
As uncertainty over the timing of the Federal Reserve's rate hike is likely to fade, emerging markets currencies are set for a stronger year
Banks eye Traiana for EM FX netting service
Industry turns to the Icap-owned utility as CLS's emerging markets push stalls
China lets central banks use Isda agreements for FX derivatives
China allows derivatives trading based on international standard agreements for the first time; applies only to sovereign investors and FX derivatives
Best Banks Awards: Deutsche Bank scoops five wins
The bank triumphs in spot FX, structured products, the eurozone, EUR/USD and EUR/JPY
Best Bank for Renminbi: Bank of China
Bank of China wins inaugural renminbi award
Best Banks Awards: Thomson Reuters bags three wins
Thomson Reuters wins Best Broker for EM, Forwards and Best Market Data Provider for FX
Best Bank for Australian Dollar: ANZ
The Australian bank has taken advantage of global players reducing their business in ANZ's core markets to strengthen its own presence there
Best Bank for Emerging LatAm Currencies: Banco Santander
Rocked by falling oil prices, political scandal and lacklustre economic growth, Latin America is not a playground for the weak. Still, Banco Santander has a deep foothold there and is taking a personalised approach with clients until the storm passes
Best Bank Awards: Barclays triumphs in five categories
Barclays retains the top spot in currency options, being voted the best bank for FX by banks, FX in London, and for both GBP/USD and EUR/GBP