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LMAX Group acquires FX HedgePool

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“We believe that with the acquisition of FX HedgePool, our combined client base will benefit from access to a wider suite of products and increased global distribution,” said David Mercer, chief executive, LMAX Group.  “Following this acquisition and that of Cürex last year, we now have a compelling proposition for asset managers and other buy-side (..)

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The TRADE’s most read stories of the year part three: Regulation, consolidation and resignation

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Perpetual merges regional asset management businesses under one global umbrella At number two in our most read stories series, we have the announcement that Perpetual Group had merged its regional assets management businesses to form one global division in August.

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LMAX Group goes live with FX NDF trading in Singapore and London

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Read more: LMAX Group given green light for NDF trading in both Singapore and London The FX NDFs are traded on a central limit order book (CLOB), delivering transparent price discovery and execution to all market participants including banks, non-banks, proprietary trading firms, institutional brokers, asset managers and buy-side institutions. “We (..)

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Leaders in Trading 2023: Meet the nominees for… Outstanding FX Trading Venue

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In 2022, CME Group saw a record year for its exchange-listed foreign exchange products, which was followed by a record day for its FX suite of products in March this year, trading $296 billion notional in one day across over three million contracts.

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Inside the FX cut-off conundrum sparking animosity between the buy-side, CLS and custodians as T+1 looms

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While fingers of blame are being pointed in each direction, the bottom line is asset managers are now facing operational challenges, the notion of pre-funding trades and balancing settlement security with best execution obligations. One of the biggest talking points for asset managers and their custodians is liquidity.

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Keeping ESG commercial

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But running through the Brighton born and bred Papanichola’s veins is an activist streak that has continued to influence his decisions and shape the course of his career to date, ultimately leading him to his current role as head of trading at London-based activist hedge fund, Bluebell Capital Partners. We use a variety of high and low touch.

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Unpacking the 20 most impact financial regulations from the last 20 years

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New rules have impacted almost every financial firm, ranging from banks to asset managers. The importance of these rules can be linked to the reshaping of the regulatory environment and ultimately creating a more robust trading environment and promoting investor confidence.