BNP Paribas
Trading places, May 7, 2012
New appointments at Barclays, BNP Paribas, Nomura and Goldman Sachs, while Isda adds three to its board
Single-dealer platforms win out in electronic FX options trading
Forex option volumes and liquidity are increasing on electronic trading platforms, as providers push through the operational and competitive challenges of delivering streaming, executable prices to a diverse customer base. Despite apparent regulatory…
BNP Paribas divides up the role of its FX options chief
The French bank has split its FX options business into G-10 and emerging markets, following the departure of Simon Nursey
BNP Paribas expands in prime brokerage
Matt Pinnock will join in May as head of prime brokerage services for Europe and Asia
Ex-BNP Paribas Boisson starts up in real estate
Francois Boisson expects to begin fundraising for new startup venture in May
Spotlight on: Carl James, BNP Paribas Investment Partners
The head of fixed income and foreign exchange dealing talks to Chiara Albanese about the challenges for the buy side that arise from new regulation, as well as the potential value that can be gleaned from algorithmic execution and transaction cost…
BNP Paribas rolls out Cortex FX single-dealer electronic platform
The French bank today unveiled its long-awaited e-commerce platform, which replaces the white-label FX eTrader offering it launched in late 2009
FX market looks to Brazil for LatAm returns
Brazil is a key area of focus for FX banks and interdealer brokers this year, despite the erratic behaviour of the Brazilian real towards the end of 2011 and the challenges arising from the currency’s non-convertibility. Melanie White reports
Greek deal brings early signs of calm in spot and options
Options traders say markets are reflecting a more relaxed view on the euro than in previous months, particularly following this week's Greek rescue package
Lloyds promotes Adam to head FX structuring
Jeremy Adam began his new role last month, having first joined Lloyds from Barclays Capital in October 2010
Faros Trading continues hiring spree
Tom Doyle joins the Stamford-based firm from Morgan Stanley in New York
Afme liquidity conference: Buy side urged to stand up and be counted on regulation
Speakers at Afme conference call on buy-side firms to join the sell side in lobbying regulators and ensuring the future market structure is appropriately calibrated
French banks switch forex strategists
Lauren Rosborough joins SG CIB from Westpac, following the departure of Michael Sneyd for BNP Paribas
Corporate hedgers count costs of volatility
Recent volatility in foreign exchange markets has created a tough hedging environment in major currencies, says British American Tobacco's dealing room manager
Boisson departs FX sales role at BNP Paribas
Francois Boisson is understood to be leaving the industry to focus on an entrepreneurial project
Chad Smith joins Faros Trading from RBS
Former bank sales head joined Faros on December 1 and reports to Brad Bechtel
BNP Paribas preps launch of Cortex single-dealer platform
French bank expects to launch its new platform early in the first quarter of 2012, following a 14-month development period
Trading places, December 12, 2011
Promotions and appointments at Advent Software, LCH.Clearnet, SGX and RBC Dexia
Lloyds hires Grubb to head algo trading
Howard Grubb joins Lloyds Banking Group from BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas hires Boehler to head institutional sales
Adrian Boehler will join in mid-December, having left HSBC in June
Credit Suisse hires head of FX trading
David Tait will join Credit Suisse from UBS in January, reporting to global head of FX Todd Sandoz
European banks report tough Q3 in Ficc
Q3 results at Barclays Capital, Credit Suisse and BNP Paribas suggest a difficult third quarter in Ficc, offset by strong FX performance
FX Invest Middle East: Volatility is tough and unsustainable, say managers
Delegates at FX Invest conference in Dubai discuss Japanese intervention, the value of emerging market currencies and their outlook on volatility
Banks continue to invest in FXPB, despite tough hiring climate
Widespread cost-saving initiatives and hiring freezes have led to a wave of high-profile redundancies in the foreign exchange market, but forex prime brokerage remains an area for investment because of the focus on clearing, say banks and recruitment…