Algorithmic execution
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
Regulation is the biggest concern for FX banks, says StreamBase survey
A majority of 52% of respondents to third annual survey cite regulation as their top concern - over and above the growth of competition from high-frequency traders
Japan’s new leverage limit will hurt carry trade, says Glenn Stevens
Japan FSA's 25:1 leverage limit implemented on August 1 could kill the popularity of the carry trade for retail investors, says Gain Capital's chief executive
Best vendor algorithmic trading technology: Thomson Reuters
Thomson Reuters scoops the algo award, following the acquisition of Aegisoft in 2010 and the subsequent launch of Thomson Reuters Dealing Aggregator in May this year
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
Algo trading could benefit from Sef rules, say participants
Algorithmic trading has gained traction in the FX markets in recent years and some providers say their platforms might comply with the criteria for swap execution facilities in the US. Could they face a growth opportunity when the regulations come into…
Malfunctioning algos could cause another flash crash, academic warns
Robotic foreign exchange trading systems could malfunction and lead to a repeat of the May 6 flash crash in the US, according to David Cliff, professor of computer science at the University of Bristol.
Second flash crash inevitable
A second flash crash is inevitable while there is no consistency in the rules at exchanges, said delegates at the FX Week Europe congress in London last Tuesday (November 16).
Portware eyes streaming liquidity, TCA in FX upgrade
NEW YORK - Execution management system (EMS) vendor Portware has targeted liquidity management, extended algorithmic execution and transaction cost analysis (TCA) with version 5.0 of its Portware FX trading platform, released on July 13.