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Vivek Shankar

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Regional Assigning Editor, Seoul at The New York Times

NYT editor in Seoul. Usual disclaimers. Get in touch: [email protected]

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  • Why data-driven decision making will shape the future of FX

    4 weeks ago | e-forex.net | Vivek Shankar

    By Vivek Shankar Automation and electronification have gone from nice-to-haves to essentials in FX. While firms can access several solutions providers that help them automate trade processes, many initiatives grind to a halt due to a fundamental issue: data. To be precise, the issues surrounding FX data are complex and pose significant hurdles for firms looking to ramp up automation.

  • Tackling settlement inefficiencies in FX

    1 month ago | e-forex.net | Vivek Shankar

    By Vivek Shankar The FX market has long grappled with settlement inefficiencies in post-trade processes, a challenge that continues to impact market participants and operational workflows. These inefficiencies stem from the complex nature of FX transactions and the intricate web of relationships between trading platforms, clearing houses, settlement systems, and market participants.

  • Post trade FX operations: A process of evolution not revolution

    1 month ago | e-forex.net | Vivek Shankar

    By Vivek Shankar Much has been made of existing inefficiencies within post-trade FX operations. The question is, where does the industry go from here? Do we need an overhaul of existing processes or is there a way to evolve them to meet market needs? “I think there’s a lot that can be done in the FX market, especially within post-trade FX,” Laura James, COO of LCH ForexClear, asserts.

  • On Eve of Oct. 7 Anniversary, Israel Strikes Gaza and Lebanon - The New York Times

    Oct 7, 2024 | nytimes.com | Vivek Shankar |Hiba Yazbek |Adam Rasgon |Malachy Browne |Matthew Bigg |Lars Dolder | +5 more

    The fighting comes as the region awaits a potential Israeli counterstrike against Iran, which fired missiles at Israel last week and which backs both Hezbollah and Hamas.

  • On eve of Oct. 7 anniversary, Israel strikes Gaza and Lebanon

    Oct 7, 2024 | sanjuandailystar.com | Vivek Shankar |Hiba Yazbek |Adam Rasgon

    By Vivek Shankar, Hiba Yazbek and Adam RasgonIsraeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Sunday targeted a mosque and a school-turned-shelter, the military said, as Israel pressed on with bombing campaigns in northern Gaza and southern Lebanon in a widening war with Iranian-backed proxies.

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Vivek Shankar
Vivek Shankar @vivshank
14 Jan 25

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Vivek Shankar
Vivek Shankar @vivshank
14 Sep 24

RT @NYTimesPR: Congratulations to @vicjkim who will be taking on a new assignment in Sydney as our Australia correspondent. Victoria has be…