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UK's FX Market Soars 14% in April, Driven by Rising Swap Trades

  • Bank of England's survey showed a daily turnover of $3,351 billion in April 2024, an 11% increase from April 2023.
  • FX swaps accounted for 45% of the total trading volume in April 2024, followed by FX spot trading at 29%.
Monday, 22/07/2024 | 18:47 GMT by Jared Kirui
Thought Leaders

Maximizing Your Money: How to Get the Best USD to IDR Exchange Rates

  • Practical tips and strategies to help you get the most out of your money.
Friday, 05/07/2024 | 13:08 GMT by FM
Retail FX

Italian Traders Flex Muscles in FX/CFD Market with Highest Portfolio Size and Margins

  • However, the market is small, with about 32,000 retail traders.
  • Moreover, five providers account for the majority of the share in the local industry.
Monday, 01/07/2024 | 13:09 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

Forex Market in South Korea to Extend Trading by 10 Hours

  • The country is set to change its FX market trading from 6.5 to 17 hours.
  • The deregulation process began last year and aims to open the market to foreign investors.
Wednesday, 29/05/2024 | 08:41 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Analysis

Active Traders in Poland’s FX/CFD Markets Up 23%, Outpacing EU Peers

  • "European Tiger" takes the lead regarding active FX/CFD traders numbers, reaching 175,000.
  • However, investors' trading activity decreased compared to the record-breaking 2022.
Wednesday, 03/04/2024 | 12:07 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Institutional FX

VPS for Forex: Trading Smarter, Not Harder

  • Virtual Private Servers allow for autonomous trading and the use of trading bots.
  • They offer lower latency, enabling faster execution and better uptime.
Wednesday, 04/10/2023 | 07:40 GMT by Dmytro Spilka
Institutional FX

How Goldman Sachs Is Transforming Eurex's FX Liquidity Hub in Europe

  • Goldman Sachs becomes a new member of Eurex's listed FX Futures business.
  • The move marks a significant milestone for the exchange's European FX liquidity hub.
Monday, 11/09/2023 | 08:56 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

Global Uncertainty Freezes Forex: Banks Face 15% Revenue Fall in Forex Trading

  • Data from 100 major banks confirms market slowdown.
  • FX volumes fell 7% in H1 2023 as currency volatility declined.
Wednesday, 23/08/2023 | 21:51 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Institutional FX

JDR Securities Adopts External Dispute Resolution with FinCom Membership

  • The membership provides access to protection for up to €20,000 per complaint.
  • FinCom mediates disputes when parties cannot reach an agreement.
Tuesday, 22/08/2023 | 08:11 GMT by Jared Kirui
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Institutional FX
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T+1 Cycle Exposes Market to FX Settlement Risks

  • The settlement cycle has to be implemented by 28 May 2024.
  • Billions of dollars of US securities in overseas ownership.
Friday, 28/07/2023 | 06:27 GMT by Paul Golden
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Retail FX
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Single Dealer vs Multi Dealer: Finding the Best FX Execution Venues

  • Best execution is a key consideration in FX.
  • API trading emerges as a viable alternative.
Friday, 21/07/2023 | 07:38 GMT by Paul Golden
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Retail FX
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Inter-Dealer Trading Surges to a Two-Decade Peak Amid Volatility's Comeback

  • BIS concerned about implications for price discovery.
  • But, market unconvinced transparency has been compromised.
Wednesday, 12/07/2023 | 01:00 GMT by Paul Golden
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Institutional FX
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DLT Is Promising for FX Settlement, but Not without Challenges

  • In April 2022, a third of deliverable FX turnover remained subject to settlement risk.
  • Several banks and central banks are now working on DLT settlement.
Friday, 07/07/2023 | 00:00 GMT by Paul Golden
Executives

Barclays Fortifies G10 FX Trading Team with Co-Head Appointments

  • Barclays appoints Torsten Schöneborn and Jerry Minier as the Co-Heads of G10 FX Trading.
  • The firm's Head of Macro believes the duo will drive Barclays toward a top market spot.
Monday, 26/06/2023 | 09:22 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

FSMA Warns against 38 Unlicensed Forex, CFDs and Crypto Platforms

  • The regulator highlighted the dangers of using fraudulent platforms' services.
  • Many of them are still operational.
Monday, 05/06/2023 | 08:10 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

FX Global Code Must Embed EGS to Become Future Proof

  • Six years on: Ensuring the FX Global Code remains relevant
  • FX Global Code has over 1,150 voluntary signatories.
Monday, 29/05/2023 | 11:00 GMT by Eric Huttman
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Retail FX
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White Label for All: Technology Vendors Challenge Institutional Traders

  • Larger financial institutions downplay the impact of white label algo trading solutions on spot FX market.
  • Increased utilization of electronic trading instruments by buy-side challenges bank algo dominance.
Wednesday, 05/04/2023 | 07:34 GMT by Paul Golden
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Retail FX
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The Hunt for the Perfect FX Platform

  • Retail traders are price-sensitive but realise execution costs are not everything.
  • Copy trading loses its appeal.
Tuesday, 28/03/2023 | 13:54 GMT by Paul Golden
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Retail FX
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With Hundreds of Platforms Around, Information Gives FX Traders an Edge

  • Effective data analysis doesn’t come cheap.
  • Traders combine multiple approaches to generate the best outcome.
Friday, 10/03/2023 | 15:58 GMT by Paul Golden
Retail FX

HIBOR Plunge Gives Wings to Carry Trades, Sustainability in Question

  • The latest Hibor plunge has opened many doors for carry trades.
  • Drew Niv: "a great trading opportunity, but these windows open for a short period."
Tuesday, 07/03/2023 | 11:39 GMT by Arnab Shome
Retail FX

Masterminds of $30M FX Fraud Get 5 Years in Prison

  • They fabricated losses to steal investors' funds.
  • They pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud.
Friday, 03/03/2023 | 06:29 GMT by Arnab Shome
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Institutional FX
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Positive Indicators & Market Volatility Accelerate Auto-Trading

  • Institutions gravitate to non-deliverable forwards.
  • Cryptocurrency recovers after challenging 2022.
Thursday, 02/03/2023 | 16:00 GMT by Paul Golden
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Institutional FX
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Is 2023 the Year Institutional P2P FX Finally Takes Off?

  • Peer-to-peer FX providers refer to the potential for growth.
  • New trading venue reckons it has cracked sell-side conundrum.
Friday, 03/02/2023 | 08:44 GMT by Paul Golden
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Retail FX
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FX/CFDs Industry 2022 Roundup: Volatility, MetaTrader Ban and More

  • Several macroeconomic and industry-specific factors have shaped the FX/CFDs industry in 2022.
  • Industry executives expect strides in technology, regulation, and ESG space.
Friday, 30/12/2022 | 14:00 GMT by Arnab Shome
Institutional FX

HSBC and Wells Fargo Expand DLT Solution for FX Transactions

  • The bilateral service started in December 2021.
  • Companies are broadening their reach by adding a new currency, CNH.
Thursday, 17/11/2022 | 14:24 GMT by Damian Chmiel
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