Institutional Trading

China’s clearing banks help RMB go global

The RMB’s transformation into a globally traded currency is being aided by clearing banks both in China and around the world

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Russia looks to China as it seeks freedom from the dollar

Arrangement with China’s central bank is aimed at allowing Russia to cut its dependence on the US dollar

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FINMA investigates rate manipulation

FINMA and WEKO, the Swiss competition regulator, have launched twin enquiries on the possible rigging of forex rates

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China raises institutional FX quota

Despite previous quota remaining unused, China vies for more foreign investment

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US lawsuits cause fear over exchange fees

Pension funds worldwide urged to review their fx transaction rates amid fears of impropriety

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M2 Forex discloses fund management

Newly launched firm targets experienced retail forex investors with competitive pricing for “mid-level” institutional investors.

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Italian transaction tax to drive up derivative costs

Levy aimed at attracting, long-only institutional investors, but trade volume has slumped

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New trading limit driven by institutional investors

Increased volatility in currency markets has seen a rise in the level of daily trades, with institutions being particularly active

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BNP Paribas launches forex trading platform

Cortex FX replaces BNP’s first online effort FX eTrader as it attempts to seize a share of the lucrative forex market

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Volatility tempts firms back to forex

Global forex markets boom as institutional investors return to the trade

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Institutional investors step back from gold

Long price slump for the precious metal forces investors to sell

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Asset managers ‘treasure’ forex analysis

A number of sources claim that asset managers are seeking to secure a better handle on FX deals in better controlling investments

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