Credit
Cost of credit no longer about the end-client, panellists say
Instead, it reflects the cost of major participants taking risk amongst themselves due to margin rules
CME to launch spot FX basis spreads
The CME FX Link will create the first central limit order book between OTC spot FX and CME FX futures
CLS announces major strategy shift
The settlement utility will diversify into processing and data to become a business with three major service areas
Trade barriers could see RMB weaken in retaliation – panellists
China dealt with unpredictability of US administration by letting RMB appreciate, but a trade barrier could reverse this trend
Nex Optimisation launches automated credit-rebalancing tool
Rebalancer, developed in partnership with Citi, enables dynamic allocation of credit across ECNs
EBS BrokerTec restructures; four management appointments
With a focus on seven core areas, the firm recruits Tim Cartledge as global head of FX and head of product
Mahi looks to be strategic risk manager for retail brokers
Appointment of Nick Mortimer comes as technology company prepares to push its Compass offering to the retail segment
Liquidity woes are curbing FX growth
Difficulties in accessing alternative liquidity pools and the rising cost of trading are creating unexploited opportunities
The hedge costs explosion
High volatility in foreign exchange markets over the past year has forced many corporates to reassess their hedge books. A number of banks have increased their advisory services to help companies conduct an in-depth analysis of their exposures as a…