Algorithmic execution
Best algorithmic trading technology provider: BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas successfully breaks into the increasingly competitive market for algorithmic execution in foreign exchange
Best transaction cost analysis technology: ITG
Investment Technology Group (ITG) takes the inaugural award for best FX TCA provider, having successfully leveraged its experience in the delivery of TCA in equities
JP Morgan loses head of FX algo products
Alex Shterenberg departs the bank in New York
IPM sees buy-side differentiation through early adoption of e-FX
Fredrik Wingren, head of trading at Informed Portfolio Management in Stockholm believes being an early adopter of new technology gives the firm added clout in helping develop products in conjunction with the sell side
The advantages of algo execution
As both Barclays and UBS prepare to launch new algo execution tools for foreign exchange in the coming weeks, the space is becoming increasingly crowded – but it appears to be driven by strong demand from the buy side. Miriam Siers reports
Danske ends four-year hiatus to reclaim Scandi award
In addition to its natural focus on Scandi currencies, the Danish bank is seeking to expand its global footprint, particularly in emerging markets
UBS readies regulation-focused FX algos
The Swiss bank will launch its first algorithmic FX trading tools early next year with smart order routing to help clients navigate regulatory change
Spotlight on: Rob Maher, Credit Suisse
Credit Suisse’s global head of fixed-income electronic sales talks to Joel Clark about the changes the Swiss bank has been making to its e-FX business with the development of a new single-dealer portal and the integration of its algorithmic and…
Best algorithmic trading technology (vendor): FlexTrade
FlexTrade Systems wins the vendor award for best algorithmic trading technology, having made significant progress in expanding FX market share over the past two years
Citi wins double whammy for algos and Velocity platform
A combined effort to enhance Citi's standing in e-FX lands the bank awards for best algo trading technology and most innovative bank e-trading platform
Standards multiply as FX TCA takes hold
Increased choice in FX transaction cost analysis (TCA) is giving asset owners more tools to measure the performance of liquidity providers, custodians and trading algos. However, with more opportunities for real-time data capture driving a diversity of…
BNP Paribas rolls out FX algos
Cortex iX algorithmic execution suite will officially launch this week, aiming to provide better anonymity than existing FX algos
Cloud-based delivery model hits the spot for Portware
Trading technology vendor believes the cloud is the delivery mechanism of the future in the FX market, after it launched its Pro suite of cloud-based technology in January
TradingScreen rolls out real-time TCA for FX
New functionality includes a heat map to enable buy-side traders to benchmark their execution in real time
Algo execution sales head departs Credit Suisse
Jonathan Wykes, formerly global head of FX sales for Credit Suisse’s algorithmic execution business, has left the bank
Fidessa rolls out FX trading on execution platform
Users of Fidessa's buy-side workstation can now trade more than 1,300 currency pairs, following integration of FX trading in Q4
FX Week Europe: Full coverage
FX Week presents full coverage of the FX Week Europe event on December 1, including two keynote addresses, five panel discussions and the Best Banks Awards
FX Week Europe: Algos prove their worth in volatile markets, say banks
By locating the best sources of liquidity and benchmarking execution to the rest of the market, algorithmic strategies add value in difficult markets, according to pioneers at Credit Suisse and Citi
FX Week Europe: TCA key to effective algo execution, says Shell
Paul Downie, Shell's head of liquidity and FX, explains how thorough analysis of all available execution data has been key to the firm's trialling of FX algo tools over the past year
UBS transformation in FX reaps rewards
UBS rises to third place in this year's rankings and picks up four awards, having expanded its FX capabilities in several key areas over the past year
Profile: Credit Suisse Advanced Execution Services
Credit Suisse is one of a number of banks to have invested heavily in its algorithmic trading capabilities over the past decade. Clive Davidson talks to the bank’s algo trading team to find out how it plans to leverage its success in equity and FX…
Spotlight on: Mike Harris, Campbell & Company
The director of trading at commodity trading adviser Campbell & Company talks to Miriam Siers about the current trading environment and the challenges in the market for buy-side traders
Buy-side call for algorithmic execution in foreign exchange
The institutional buy side is becoming more sophisticated in the way it executes FX trades, and algo platform providers are accelerating their investment in new technology to keep up with growing demand. By Michael Marray
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