e-Forex

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.

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.

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.

2 months ago | e-forex.net | Chris Smith

By Chris Smith, Chief Business Development Officer at OptAxe. Over the past 25 years, the FX market has experienced a profound technological transformation. While the spot market has led the charge in innovation, progress in the swaps, NDF, and options markets has been markedly slower. This is not to suggest that participants in these derivatives markets are still “shouting” as so vividly captured in Kevin Rodgers’ book.