Foreign exchange (FX)
Banks, vendors mine AI for corporate FX hedging
New machine learning algos can help corporate clients adjust hedging ratios, but tech’s effectiveness is limited by data quality, experts caution
LSEG to sunset Redi EMS in favor of Tora
Sources say competitors will look to seize on the decision to win over Redi’s sizeable US client base.
Waters Wavelength Podcast: Countdown to T+1
DTCC’s Val Wotton joins the podcast this week to discuss the impending move to T+1 in the US.
As T+1 looms, non-US firms consider out-of-hours trading
Pruned settlement cycle forces foreign buy-siders to explore automating the FX leg of securities trades.
Ticking clock: Firms in Asia face unique T+1 challenges
Firms in Asia worry about unintended consequences of massive change to settlement cycle.
Fixed income in 2023: Mergers, modernization, and mysteries, oh my!
Between tech revolutions, secret EMSs and electronified bonds, the fixed-income market saw major advancements over the last 12 months
Managing the FX challenge for T+1
As firms prepare for T+1 in May 2024, DTCC’s Val Wotton says they should also consider the complexities for cross-border trades.
Traders, vendors seek to modernize chronically underinvested FX tech
The average FX professional uses eight applications at any one time. But integrating the FX workflow is a daunting task.
Nomura’s tech revamp propels its global FX push
The bank hopes the overhaul of pricing tech and a new single-dealer platform will boost its FX business.
JP Morgan pulls plug on deep learning model for FX algos
The bank has turned to less complex models that are easier to explain to clients.
SGX’s new FX platform sees increased NDF trading from US firms
Sef exemption opens door to increased US buy-side interest
ICE to offer ultra-low latency data between the US and Europe
The offering will run eastward, connecting routes in the US with European markets in London, Frankfurt, and Bergamo.
Technology trends in capital markets: Transforming the sell-side FX front office
The capital markets landscape is witnessing a technological revolution – a wave transforming the sell-side FX front office. Firms such as smartTrade Technologies are at the forefront of this transformation, leveraging technologies such as artificial…
Locking down the lifecycle: Trading Technologies turns to analytics and TCA in latest acquisition
The tech provider gains TCA, analytics, and algo optimization tools as established vendors vie to build more comprehensive platforms.
How exchanges are becoming more than just marketplaces
Wei-Shen examines how exchanges are branching out and pursuing new ventures that could bring them fresh revenue streams.
Outsourced trading sees uptick as buy side seeks more bang for its buck
Buy-side firms see outsourced trading as a way to simplify their operating model, while custodians see an opportunity to sell bundled services.
Treasury traders remain wary about adopting algos
Yet proponents insist US government bond market is ‘ready for disruption’
DLT could give FX its ‘Netflix moment’
Blockchain’s proponents say faster settlement times make the technology akin to TV’s streaming revolution.
Sell side ramps up outsourced trading desk services for still-skeptical buy side
A raft of new entrants are offering outsourced trading services to buy-side firms, anticipating a wave of takeup among larger asset managers, driven by cost and coverage needs. But are they aiming too high?
Waters Wrap: As M&A heats up, integration concerns mount
In the order and execution management space, and in the mid-tier market data platform provider space, there’s been a fair amount of M&A activity in recent years. Anthony looks at why some market observers are worried about this consolidation.
LSEG-Tora: A tale of crypto, Asia expansion and (more) integration burdens
When LSEG acquired Refinitiv, it added Eikon, FXall, and AlphaDesk to its portfolio of execution platforms. In February, the exchange also bought Tora, which has a stronghold in Asia, as well as a presence in crypto. While sources say there are clearly…