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top stories

  • Virtu offers TCA for FX algos Virtu offers TCA for FX algos

    Virtu Financial, Inc. has announced the continued expansion of its global TCA offering with the launch of a new analytics product dedicated to FX algorithmic execution. As consumers of its own products

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  • Credit Suisse unveils range of FX NDF algos Credit Suisse unveils range of FX NDF algos

    Credit Suisse has expanded its Advanced Execution Services (AES) FX offering to include NDF algos across a range of currency pairs in the APAC and LATAM markets. According to the bank the

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  • Barclays launches NDF algos on BARX Barclays launches NDF algos on BARX

    Barclays has announced the launch of new non-deliverable forwards (NDF) algorithms on the BARX electronic trading platform. The NDF algorithms are the latest addition to the BARX GatorTM algorithm suite

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  • CACIB unveils enhancements to FX algo suite CACIB unveils enhancements to FX algo suite

    As the FX algo market takes stock of the lessons learnt so far during the Covid-19 crisis, Tom Appleton and Nicholas Prezioso, Co-Heads of FX Algo Execution at Crédit Agricole CIB (CACIB) share how

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  • UBS revamps UBS Float algo UBS revamps UBS Float algo

    UBS has made a number of significant enhancements to how its hugely successful algo, UBS Float, both in how it works and the logic behind. Christian Gressel, Head of FX Algo Trading, UBS explains how

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  • HSBC launches NDF algo suite HSBC launches NDF algo suite

    HSBC has begun offering flexible algorithmic trading on a range of emerging market NDF currency pairs. The new service, called the NDFlex Algorithmic Suite, launched in July and covers the key NDF pairs of

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  • Societe Generale adds FX algos to SG-Markets Societe Generale adds FX algos to SG-Markets

    Societe Generale has made a number of enhancements to its FX algo suite in recent months, including making its FX algos available through its single-dealer platform, SG-Markets. In addition, it has

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  • Deutsche Bank’s algo clients reap benefit of Market Colour app Deutsche Bank’s algo clients reap benefit of Market Colour app

    Deutsche Bank has reported that its Seismometer tool, available as part of its re-launched Market Colour application, supported FX algo clients by helping to identify periods of market stress in March’s volatile

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  • JP Morgan sees surge in adaptive FX algo use JP Morgan sees surge in adaptive FX algo use

    JP Morgan has revealed a strong preference among clients for its float algo and other adaptive FX algo types even during the heightened levels of FX volatility caused by the market reaction to Covid-19.

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  • BNP Paribas sees news entrants using FX algos due to volatility BNP Paribas sees news entrants using FX algos due to volatility

    BNP Paribas has reported a number of new clients who have never used FX algos became active users during the volatile trading conditions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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  • Credit Suisse finds use of FX algos improved execution outcomes in March Credit Suisse finds use of FX algos improved execution outcomes in March

    Analysis by Credit Suisse of its Advanced Execution Services (AES®) FX execution performance data during the volatile market conditions in March has provided further insights as to why

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  • Commerzbank FX algos provide adaptability in volatile markets Commerzbank FX algos provide adaptability in volatile markets

    Commerzbank outlines why the bank’s FX algo strategies have outperformed in the current crisis and how it is continuing to serve clients with a host of new launches and key changes to its suite.

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  • JP Morgan sees increase in FX algo spot volumes and ticket size JP Morgan sees increase in FX algo spot volumes and ticket size

    Andrew Cole, FX Algo Product Manager at J.P. Morgan, explains how the bank has responded to client demand and why even more clients are turning to algo execution to help navigate the Covid-19 market environment.

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  • GFXC adds algo guidance to FX Global Code GFXC adds algo guidance to FX Global Code

    The Global Foreign Exchange Committee (GFXC) which met in Sydney last December established five areas of focus for updating the FX Global Code including algo execution and transaction cost analysis (TCA).

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  • Goldman Sachs rolls out algo analytics on Bloomberg Goldman Sachs rolls out algo analytics on Bloomberg

    Goldman Sachs’ Marquee Trader is now also available on Bloomberg, enabling clients to track their FX algo performance in real time. The TCA solution, which was launched last year on the bank’s single dealer platform, hosts and embeds the pretrade and real time algo analytics within the multi-dealer algo ticket.

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  • Deutsche Bank to launch NDF algos Deutsche Bank to launch NDF algos

    Deutsche Bank to launch NDF algos Deutsche Bank is developing a number of new algo products and TCA toolsets to be rolled out in 2020, including the launch of NDF algos in key Asian currency pairs by Q3 this year.

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  • SMBC builds next generation algo platform with Kx SMBC builds next generation algo platform with Kx

    Kx, a division of First Derivatives plc, has been selected by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation to build and manage its next generation e-FX platform.

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  • TradeTech FX poll finds buy side use of FX algos now at 52% Horizon Software launches implementation shortfall algo

    Algorithmic technology provider Horizon Software has rolled out a new ‘implementation shortfall’ algo, which it says will enable FX algo users to more precisely time their trades and benefit from market price variations when they are looking to trade in line with the market. Horizon claims this will help algo users to potentially achieve better execution than if they executed through a market VWAP.

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  • TradeTech FX poll finds buy side use of FX algos now at 52% TradeTech FX poll finds buy side use of FX algos now at 52%

    An audience poll of over 300 buy side traders at this year’s TradeTech FX Europe found that 52%

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  • Bloomberg launches FX algo analytics hosting on FXGO Bloomberg launches FX algo analytics hosting on FXGO

    Bloomberg has released a new analytics hosting service for algorithmic orders on FXGO, its

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  • JP Morgan NDF algo volumes pass $250 billion JP Morgan NDF algo volumes pass $250 billion

    JP Morgan has already recorded $250 billion in NDF algo trades this year for the period running to

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  • RBC Capital Markets adds algo suite to BidFX EMS RBC Capital Markets adds algo suite to BidFX EMS

    BidFX, a Trading Screen company, has continued to grow its FX algo offering with RBC Capital Markets

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  • Refinitiv’s FXall sees sharp rise in buy side adoption of FX algos Refinitiv’s FXall sees sharp rise in buy side adoption of FX algos

    Refinitiv’s FXall platform recorded a rise of 41% year-on-year for Q2 2019 in the use of execution algorithms by

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  • TradeTech FX report reveals importance of FX algos and TCA TradeTech FX report reveals importance of FX algos and TCA

    TradeTech FX has released its annual FX report: Risk vs. Revolution: Regulating Innovative Automation

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  • BNP Paribas launches Flex iX BNP Paribas launches Flex iX

    BNP Paribas has recently launched a new service which enables clients to tailor the bank’s existing suite of

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  • UBS identifies three key trends shaping the FX algo market UBS identifies three key trends shaping the FX algo market

    One year on form the launch of Orca-Direct, there have been a number of changes in the adoption of

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  • 360T to launch streaming NDF trading 360T to launch streaming NDF trading

    Seeking to complement its existing fully disclosed request for stream (RFS) NDF business, 360T says it is set to

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  • Tradepoint to launch fixing algos Tradepoint to launch fixing algos

    Tradepoint Systems plans to launch two in-house FX fixing algos which are designed to help mitigate market impact

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  • Barclays launches new FX algo BARX Peg Barclays launches new FX algo BARX Peg

    Barclays has added a new algo called BARX Peg to its BARX FX Gator Suite

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  • Nordea launches FX algos on FXall Nordea launches FX algos on FXall

    Nordea is further expanding its FX algorithmic offering by launching its six algos on FXall

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ask a provider

  • Exploring the importance of liquidity in FX algo trading performance Exploring the importance of liquidity in FX algo trading performance

    With Zeke Vince, Global Head of eFX Sales at Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

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  • Why TCA is helping to bring a new dimension to algorithmic FX trading Why TCA is helping to bring a new dimension to algorithmic FX trading click here for more...
  • What role is technology playing in the evolution of FX algo trading? What role is technology playing in the evolution of FX algo trading? click here for more...
  • Why control over Market Impact is an important differentiator for using FX algorithms Why control over Market Impact is an important differentiator for using FX algorithms click here for more...
  • Reducing execution costs The key role of Quants in FX algo development process Reducing execution costs
    The key role of Quants in FX algo development

    By Jian Chen Head of Quantitative Solutions and Innovations (QSI) at Morgan Stanley

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  • Segregated Execution - removing conflicts of interest in the FX algo trading process Segregated Execution - removing conflicts of interest in the FX algo trading process

    Carlos Gomez Gascon, Head of FX Algorithmic Execution at JP Morgan tackles

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people moves

  • Redline bolsters algo capabilities with Andrij Wowkodaw Redline bolsters algo capabilities with Andrij Wowkodaw

    Redline Trading Solutions has appointed Andrij Wowkodaw as Global Head of FX. He brings over 15 years of buy-side and sell-side electronic and algorithmic trading experience to Redline.

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  • Parkash and Daniels join Nomura as algo demand grows Parkash and Daniels join Nomura as algo demand grows

    Until recently, algo usage was predominantly concentrated in Northern Europe and the US. Nomura’s e-FX team has however noted that while algo uptake in these regions continues to grow ...

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platform profile

  • FX algo trading with SEB FX algo trading with SEB

    Helping clients to take more control over their order execution.

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  • CORTEX iX

    Providing a smarter way to execute your FX trades

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  • A peek at algorithmic trading on the FXall platform

    Jill Sigelbaum, Head of FXall, Thomson Reuters, shares some insights with FXAlgoNews.

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  • NatWest Markets: Agile Markets platform

    John Quayle, Head of FX Algo Execution, NatWest Markets, talks about the scope and scale of its Agile Markets platform

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partner content

  • Exploring the application of Spot FX algorithms to NDFs Exploring the application of Spot FX algorithms to NDFs

    The sell-side market appetite for NDFs continues on a growth trajectory and shows no signs of slowing. This growth is partly driven by demand from the buy-side community, and partly by the hunt for spread capture.

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  • Tradepoint Systems – meeting growing demand for FX algo trading services Tradepoint Systems – meeting growing demand for FX algo trading services

    Founded in 2012, Tradepoint Systems provides foreign exchange trading technology and trade simulation and testing software to the financial services community. The firm’s solutions are used globally by some of the world’s largest financial services institutions. It has recently been enhancing its suite of FX algorithms in response to market trends.

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  • BNP Paribas continues to push the boundaries with a 4th generation of FX algos and two highly innovative new toolsets. BNP Paribas continues to push the boundaries with a 4th generation of FX algos and two highly innovative new toolsets. click here for more...
  • Meeting FX best execution objectives with the Computational Liquidity Dynamics (CLD) simulator

    Buy-side trading firms are increasingly looking for more efficient and cost effective ways to regain control over their liquidity and execution strategies.

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  • BidFX – offering algo access and class leading toolsets

    TradingScreen company BidFX is a leading provider of electronic trading solutions for the global financial marketplace.

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  • FX Algo trading - implementing solutions right through the workflow

    FX Algo trading - implementing solutions right through the workflow

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algo of the month

  • Vittorio Nuti Vittorio Nuti
    eBest Order from Deutsche Bank

    Across all client segments, the use of Algos stems from a desire to reduce costs, increase transparency, enhance risk management capabilities and reduce market impact. Deutsche Bank is well positioned to help clients achieve these goals with its vast and experienced team of quants, state of the art analytics, innovative orders and market leading spot franchise.

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buyside perspectives

  • Passive versus Aggressive - Exploring the underlying decision making behind FX algo strategies Passive versus Aggressive
    Exploring the underlying decision making behind FX algo strategies

    For the most part of this millennium, buy-side firms have been looking to take more control of their trading processes, from direct market access to the use of execution algorithms, firstly in equities but now

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  • FX algo performance in COVID-19 crisis FX algo performance in COVID-19 crisis

    The beginning of 2020 witnessed a significant increase in volatility compared to 2019, which was relatively calm. With the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, we observed unprecedented volatilities throughout March 2020.

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  • The evolution of TCA and the role of Buy-Side traders The evolution of TCA and the role of Buy-Side traders

    Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA) can at times be considered “more art than science”; That is largely because

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  • Holistic Process Algorithms Holistic Process Algorithms

    The future of FX algos will be in handling a lot more than just execution. FX algorithms have improved considerably

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  • Improving FX Trading Outcomes by assessing Market Impact in TCA Improving FX Trading Outcomes by assessing Market Impact in TCA

    Our consistent – and stubborn position at Cürex – is that TCA is only as good as the data and benchmarks used...

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  • Implementation and usage – the benefits of achieving a more solid understanding of algorithmic FX toolsets Implementation and usage – the benefits of achieving a more solid understanding of algorithmic FX toolsets

    It is no secret that algo trading in FX is increasing. After steady but somewhat modest growth for a number of years, the last year in particular has seen a faster uptake in usage. This has been prompted by a number of factors, with MiFID II’s increased focus on best execution in particular prompting many to reach for algo strategies as a way to evidence execution quality.

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  • Stuart Farr is President of Deltix Optimising execution quality and the increasing need for pre-trade TCA

    There has been a marked uptick in the use of TCA (Transaction Cost Analysis) services within the FX market over the last few years. Doubtless significantly inspired by the FX Global Code and MiFID II, the use of TCA in FX has been suggested in some quarters to be a box-ticking exercise (although this charge is similarly levelled at TCA in other asset classes too).

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  • Algorithmic FX - Giving corporate treasurers the necessary tools to master the trading process

    Use of FX algorithms among the general corporate treasury community may still be in its relative nascency, yet their use among very large corporates continues to grow. But with more firms seeking ways to optimise their FX trading performance, can execution algos really becoming an indispensable tool across the board for this important buyside sector? Nicola Tavendale investigates.

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  • Transaction Cost Analysis: Taking a new approach to measuring FX execution trading operations

    As FX market participants deal with the evolving market structure and prepare for the implementation of MiFID II, there is growing demand for more sophisticated trade analytics to improve decision-making in real-time.

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latest features

  • Considerations for FX algo execution in changing markets Considerations for FX algo execution in changing markets

    Although FX markets are always changing, many market characteristics such as spread, volatility or liquidity often fall into predictable ranges. An algo that can recognise and adapt as these market

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  • Greenwich survey shows impact of transparency issues on FX algo adoption Greenwich survey shows impact of transparency issues on FX algo adoption

    A paper published by Greenwich Associates before the Covid-19 volatility event indicated very low adoption rates of FX algos among the market participants surveyed. Even though the crisis may have permanently changed participant behaviours,

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  • Watching your electronic footprints in the market: FX algo trading and the FX Global Code Watching your electronic footprints in the market: FX algo trading and the FX Global Code

    Industry surveys point to the growing importance of algorithmic trading in FX, particularly for execution requirements which are large relative to the instantaneously available liquidity. This rise in the use of FX algorithmic execution is

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  • FMSB reviews algo trading and machine learning FMSB reviews algo trading and machine learning

    A new report from the FICC Markets Standards Board (FMSB) previews the increasingly complex future of algos and machine learning (ML). The April 2020 spotlight review

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  • FX Liquidity & Execution style trends FX Liquidity & Execution style trends

    In this short article we thought it would be interesting to highlight some trends that we are observing across the FX market with respect to liquidity and execution style. We particularly focus on a couple of the common themes, discussed ad nauseam on panels at the various industry conferences...

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  • The value of FX TCA is not technical: It goes to the heart of client relationships The value of FX TCA is not technical: It goes to the heart of client relationships

    Despite the rapid uptake of algorithmic trading and execution within all cash-centric capital markets globally since 2010

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  • Algos Advance On FX Algos Advance On FX

    After years of watching their equity market peers shift business to algorithmic trades, many FX market participants finally

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  • Aligning FX algo trading activities with the principles of the FX Global Code Aligning FX algo trading activities with the principles of the FX Global Code

    Two years after its introduction in 2017 the FX Global Code (FXGC) is a defining ideal of the FX market

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  • The role of pre-trade analysis in FX algo selection The role of pre-trade analysis in FX algo selection

    Best execution is not simply about measuring transaction costs, and other relevant metrics

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  • To build or rent an FX algo product To build or rent an FX algo product

    When considering investment in an algo product, a bank should first determine how advanced

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  • Taking a closer look at Segregated Execution Taking a closer look at Segregated Execution

    In recent years it has become increasingly important for banks to safeguard their client’s trading information

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  • Protocols and Procedures: Ensuring that your algo FX trading services are deployed in a safe and compliant manner Protocols and Procedures: Ensuring that your algo FX trading services are deployed in a safe and compliant manner

    Most interaction with wholesale FX market venues will involve the use of some form of

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  • Algo Controls Algo Controls

    “Is it us?” or “Did we do that?” are questions often asked when a flash crash or strange market event occurs.

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  • The Rise of the FX Algo Wheel The Rise of the FX Algo Wheel

    Algorithmic trading has proliferated across global FX markets over the past decade.Today, roughly

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  • Will good practice make for better FX algos?

    Algorithms have enjoyed persistent growth in the FX markets in recent years. And all the signs are for continued expansion, with more buy-side firms appreciating their ability to reduce trading costs and improve execution quality across an increasingly fragmented FX universe.

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  • Buy-side watch FX algo trends as they weight costs

    QCAM Currency asset Management is the largest independent currency manager in Switzerland...

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case study

  • 7orca Asset Management - An FX overlay manager that uses best execution toolsets and TCA to increase customer value 7orca Asset Management - An FX overlay manager that uses best execution toolsets and TCA to increase customer value

    Recent changes in the FX market structure have led to challenges for

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a-z of fx algos

  • Passive algo execution

    The class of Passive algos ranges from mechanical floating algos to those with sophisticated order working and microstructure models. They are used across most client segments, although ...

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  • The value of VWAP

    Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) is a common benchmark in equities or futures markets, but utilised less frequently in spot FX trading.

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  • A revisit of TWAP

    Algos which trade according to a linear schedule or aim to get an average price over a time interval have been available in FX spot for at least 10 years.

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  • The basics of algorithmic execution

    An algorithm is a set of instructions to accomplish a given task. In the context of algorithmic execution, this means that a trading algorithm simply ...

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industry views

  • Shining a light on Covid-19: What has the buyside really learnt about FX algo use during the crisis? Shining a light on Covid-19:
    What has the buyside really learnt about FX algo use during the crisis?

    As the data analytics, reports and whitepapers begin to drill down into the detail of FX algo performance during the height of the Covid-19 volatile market period, the true extent of increased buyside usage is now fully

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  • Covid-19 crisis: FX algos prove their worth in volatile markets Covid-19 crisis: FX algos prove their worth in volatile markets

    One of the long held beliefs about using FX algos is that they are usually very poorly suited for navigating periods of heightened volatility. Yet as the markets reacted to the global spread of Covid-19 with levels of FX volatility more

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  • Why the algo FX trading proposition will continue to strengthen for increasing numbers of buy side firms Why the algo FX trading proposition will continue to strengthen for increasing numbers of buy side firms

    Algo adoption rates may have slowed recently but they continue to grow among the buy-side. Nicholas Pratt examines the reasons for the take-up and what may help to further increase buy-side algo use in the future.

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  • Taking steps to achieve greater simplicity in the FX algo trading process Taking steps to achieve greater simplicity in the FX algo trading process

    After five years of relatively flat growth, FX algo adoption is officially on the rise. According to the latest

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  • Clients, Products, Regions Where will the next round of growth in algorithmic FX trading be focused? Clients, Products, Regions
    Where will the next round of growth in algorithmic FX trading be focused?

    The past three years have seen numerous predictions of the rise in FX algo usage

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  • Liquidity The key to unlocking the power of algorithmic FX trading Liquidity
    The key to unlocking the power of algorithmic FX trading

    If liquidity is the lifeblood of FX, then the fact that liquidity concerns have overtaken best execution .....

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  • Getting the buyside on board with FX algo strategies Getting the buyside on board with FX algo strategies

    FX algos may not exactly be a new product anymore, but pickup within FX still lags equities. Part of this seems to stem from a lack of confidence in ...

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  • More flexibility with less complexity - Streamlining the algorithmic FX trading process More flexibility with less complexity - Streamlining the algorithmic FX trading process

    The earliest algos delivered enhanced execution from a black box with minimal transparency, but buy-side firms now want to know more about how the strategies work, driving banks to lift ...

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  • FX algo strategies - Meeting demand for smarter and faster trade execution FX algo strategies - Meeting demand for smarter and faster trade execution

    Buy-side use of algorithms in the FX market might be in its infancy, but it’s growing up fast. Corporate and institutional clients that, five years ago, were happy to source quotes from their brokers...

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  • Special FX: Expert practitioners discuss the use of execution algorithms Special FX: Expert practitioners discuss the use of execution algorithms

    Anna Reitman talks with leading providers to discuss how a new generation of FX algorithms, analytical toolsets and order routing solutions are giving clients more control over the way that their orders are placed, as well as access to more detailed pre- and post-trade analysis than has ever been possible before.

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  • Why, What and When - Addressing the key questions about using FX algorithms Why, What and When - Addressing the key questions about using FX algorithms

    With Mark Goodman, Global Head of Electronic Execution (FX, Rates, Credit, Futures) at UBS Investment Bank, Scott Wacker, Global Head of e-commerce Sales and Marketing at JP Morgan, David Mechner, CEO, Pragma Securities, Nickolas Congdon, Head of E-Trading Services at Commerzbank and Fergal Walsh, Managing Director, Global Head of FX Algorithmic Execution at Citi.

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  • Harnessing the full power of algorithmic FX trading strategies Harnessing the full power of algorithmic FX trading strategies

    Anna Reitman looks at why trading firms and investors should look to deploy FX algorithms as a means to make their FX execution more efficient.

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  • Acting on a micro level: How FX algorithms are meeting the need for increasing control over FX order execution Acting on a micro level: How FX algorithms are meeting the need for increasing control over FX order execution

    FX algo take-up is going strong as adopters get comfortable taking on market risk, resulting in a shake-up of the traditional order. Anna Reitman reports.

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  • Taking a more systematic approach to FX algo selection Taking a more systematic approach to FX algo selection

    As firms increasingly access electronic execution for FX, the right decisions for deploying and selecting algorithms are, as Anna Reitman discovers, a combination of getting knowledgeable about market technologies and tapping into the lessons of traditional wisdom.

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  • Best Execution in FX - do Algos have a role to play? Best Execution in FX - do Algos have a role to play?

    The use of execution algorithms in the currency markets has increased significantly over recent years and it would appear that this trend is set to continue for the foreseeable future. In this article Pete Eggleston, Co-Founder of BestX Ltd explores the potential benefits and pitfalls of using algorithms within an execution process.

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  • An unexpected love triangle! An unexpected love triangle!

    After a period of extensive media attention on the traditionally opaque and free-wheeling foreign exchange industry, FXAlgoNews explores how the regulatory landscape could affect the trend of algo adoption by the buy-side.

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  • Expert Opinion: Optimising connectivity for algorithmic FX trading Expert Opinion: Optimising connectivity for algorithmic FX trading

    If you’re new to FX algorithmic trading, one of the first technological challenges you will face is connectivity. And it is not a trivial one. Despite what you might think, optimising connectivity is not something to be left only to high frequency trading firms, as in our current times, bad latency means money left on the table for each trade you make. You may already have a solid background in equities algorithmic trading, and you might consequently treat this question as a “déjà vu”, but this would be a mistake.

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  • Adding value to the execution decision making process with FX algorithms Adding value to the execution decision making process with FX algorithms

    The FX market is undergoing rapid, transformational change. A number of factors are driving this change, including regulatory developments, fiduciary responsibilities, increased focus on performance and cost and a general demand for improved transparency. This confluence of factors is resulting in an increasingly complex marketplace for participants to navigate

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website of the month

  • Professor Algo Professor Algo

    Professor Algo is a Chicago-based, financial technology startup that is radically changing the way electronic trading is taught in the modern marketplace.

interviews

  • FX Algo trading at GlaxoSmithKline: Helping to add value for stakeholders. FX Algo trading at GlaxoSmithKline:
    Helping to add value for stakeholders.

    GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is one of the world’s most innovative, best performing and trusted healthcare companies. It has three global businesses that research, develop and manufacture

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  • An interview with Baltimore-based asset manager T.Rowe Price FX algo trading under lockdown
    An interview with Baltimore-based asset manager T.Rowe Price

    After more than a decade of declining FX volatility and subsequent razor-thin bid-offer spreads for asset management firms, the resulting turmoil from the Covid-19 pandemic that tore through financial markets in March flipped the script.

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  • Andy Maack at Vanguard Using FX algos to align his firms best interests with those of its shareholders Andy Maack at Vanguard
    Using FX algos to align his firms best interests with those of its shareholders

    Andrew Maack is a senior manager in Vanguard’s Fixed Income Group serving as the Global Head of FX Trading supporting the firms equity and fixed income portfolios. He joined Vanguard in 2002 and has worked within...

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  • Trading FX algos on a multi-asset class desk – talking with a specialist Trading FX algos on a multi-asset class desk – talking with a specialist

    Christoph Hock is Head of Multi-Asset Trading at Union Investment, one of Europe’s leading asset managers. He manages trading

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  • Alexis Laming – Why a central banker is using FX algos Alexis Laming – Why a central banker is using FX algos

    Alexis Laming is a senior FX trader at the French central bank, Banque de France. He is on the desk which is responsible for

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  • Andreas Koenig - Talking algos with a leading FX practitioner Andreas Koenig - Talking algos with a leading FX practitioner

    Amundi is Europe’s largest asset manager by assets under management and ranks in the top 10 globally

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  • Talking FX algos with a global industry leader Talking FX algos with a global industry leader

    Mesirow Financial Currency Management is an award winning global provider of custom risk solutions, ranging from passive to active currency risk management

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  • Leroy Lawrence, CEO of Quadron Capital Tradertalk with Leroy Lawrence, CEO of Quadron Capital

    Quadron Capital is a fund advisory firm that specializes in quantitative algorithmic trading strategies, providing investment solutions for a broad range of investors and managers. The company also acts

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  • Andreas Anschperger Andreas Anschperger on trading algos - Talking with a Master Technician

    Allianz Global Investors is one of the world's largest asset managers and works for many different types of client. From pension funds, large and small, to blue-chip multinationals, from charitable foundations to families, individuals and their advisers.

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  • Damien Lempriere Tradertalk - With Damien Lempriere, Principal Trader FX at Man Group

    Man Group is a global active investment management firm, which runs $112.7bn of client capital in liquid and private markets, managed by investment specialists based around the world. Headquartered in London, the firm has 15 international offices and operates across 25 jurisdictions.

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  • Ronald Lagarde Intelligent execution at APG - Speaking with an expert trader

    Ronald Lagarde has managed FX trading for APG Asset Management since 2011. He has extensive experience in FX markets and is an expert in using and ...

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  • The art of being in the Vanguard The art of being in the Vanguard

    Asset management companies don’t get much bigger than Vanguard. The group, which recently turned 40, has about 280 funds around the world, with some $3 trillion in assets under management as of end-2014. That kind of size involves dealing with massive foreign exchange exposures, a task so big that Vanguard created a global team to handle FX trading. The head of those operations is Andrew Maack, who spent some time with Adam Cox of FXAlgoNews to talk about how algorithmic trading helps him do his job and how such a large fund group like Vanguard goes about generating the smallest footprint possible.

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  • The liquidity hunter: a conversation with Patrick Fleur The liquidity hunter: a conversation with Patrick Fleur

    When you talk about sophisticated traditional buy-side players using algos, one name sticks out in the foreign exchange space. Patrick Fleur, head of trading and execution for Dutch asset manager PGGM, has close relationships with virtually every major bank that’s producing algos for FX trading. He is constantly testing and evaluating them and he has dozens of algos to choose from. So what does Patrick think about the evolution of FX algos and what the key issues are now? Adam Cox reports.

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  • The art of footprint reduction The art of footprint reduction

    Russell Investments is one of the oldest and most well-known buy-side firms in the world. Established in 1936, the firm has some $266 billion in assets under management. That creates massive currency trading needs. Adam Cox of FXAlgoNews speaks with the man in charge of handling those needs in the EMEA region, Klaus Paesler. He’s ready to use any method at his disposal to provide bespoke services for clients, whether that involves voice, netting and matching or algo-based trading.

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  • Pecora Capital - Man and Machine working together Pecora Capital - Man and Machine working together

    While many firms tend to pick a strategy or two and stick with that, Pecora Capital LLC prefers to mix things up. The Swiss-based macro investment management firm uses a variety of algo-based systems to navigate the world’s FX markets. What’s more, Managing Director Aaron L. Smith and Head of Trading William Adams see no reason why man and machine can’t work together. Smith calls the approach ‘managed systematic’.

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regional spotlight

  • Algos in Australia Algos in Australia
    Helping the buy-side community to take more control of their FX trading activities.

    Australia has always punched above its weight in the global FX market. According to the last triennial survey from the Bank of International Settlements in 2019,

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  • Tapping into Southeast Asia’s emerging FX algo markets Tapping into Southeast Asia’s emerging FX algo markets

    A recent study by Greenwich Associates claimed that about one in five FX market participants are now trading via algorithms - a share that is on the rise in Asia.

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  • Canada - A country poised to reap the benefits of algorithmic FX trading Canada - A country poised to reap the benefits of algorithmic FX trading

    Although the Canadian FX market is regional it’s maturity and the technical expertise of its participants

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  • FX Algo trading in Asia – setting out on a voyage of discovery FX Algo trading in Asia – setting out on a voyage of discovery

    The use of algorithmic FX trading in the Asia Pacific FX markets may still be relatively nascent compared to the uptake in Europe and the US, but...

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  • Germany: land of opportunity for FX algos

    As demand rises among large multinationals, Mittelstand companies and asset managers, German banks and trading platforms have invested in FX algos. Traditional risk transfer...

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  • The Nordics: A fertile algo FX trading ground

    Adoption of FX algos in the Nordic region has been slower than anticipated, but that could change as regional banks develop algo offerings and the buy side seeks new technology in pursuit of best execution. Joel Clark reports

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  • Australia starts to embrace FX algos - Fair dinkum!

    Australia has long been one of those countries that punch above their weight. A population shy of ...

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product launch

  • BofA Decipher BofA Decipher
    A brand new FX algo from Bank of America Merrill Lynch

    Bank of America Merrill Lynch is a leading provider of electronic trading solutions and their Instinct® algorithmic FX strategies help.

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expert opinion

  • Analysing an algo’s performance Analysing an algo’s performance

    After a client trades an algo, we always ask ourselves “how did it perform” and “did it meet client expectations”.

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  • FX Algos – a proposed taxonomy FX Algos – a proposed taxonomy

    With the proliferation of FX algorithmic trading products now available to market participants it feels like there is a need for...

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  • James L. Singleton, CEO of Cürex Group The Buy Side, Bank Algos and ECNs – It’s Complicated!

    Most buy side organizations, particularly asset managers, have traditionally avoided prime brokerage relationships with their banks in the context of their FX trading activity.

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  • Jian Chen Bespoke or generic - what factors may influence the best type of FX algos to deploy?

    The last two decades have witnessed the electronification of the largest OTC market in the world, the FX market. Its evolution has led to a blossom of trading...

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  • Pete Eggleston Best execution: what role do FX algos play?

    Market participants are increasingly incorporating FX algos in their best execution process, but this doesn’t mean they are the right option every time says Pete Eggleston.

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  • Ernie Chan How “last look” in FX markets affects algorithmic trading

    “Last look” in FX simply means that some of the quotes we see in a FX market are not firm: a liquidity provider (LP) can simply not honor....

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traders workshop

  • Exploiting the power of Artificial Intelligence for FX algo trading Exploiting the power of Artificial Intelligence for FX algo trading

    Terminology around Machine Learning (ML) and especially Artificial Intelligence (AI) is typically quite loose which leads to confusions. Therefore, it is important to provide

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  • Leveraging Machine Learning to determine FX Algo selection Leveraging Machine Learning to determine FX Algo selection

    FX Algo usage has been growing steadily over the last several years driven by a number of factors. Those factors arguably include...

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  • Historical Data on-Demand:FX price transparency improvements lead to more efficient ways to model and test algorithmic FX trading Historical Data on-Demand:
    FX price transparency improvements lead to more efficient ways to model and test algorithmic FX trading

    Since the first exchanges went fully electronic back in the 1990s, there has been an on-going revolution

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  • Exploring the benefits of algorithmic trading of Digital Assets Exploring the benefits of algorithmic trading of Digital Assets

    For a crypto-investor looking to enter or exit a bitcoin position, the default is for them to log onto an exchange and

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  • The Alpha Engine: Designing an automated trading algorithm The Alpha Engine: Designing an automated trading algorithm

    The Alpha Engine is a trading strategy that is the result of nearly three decades of study that began from an effort to...

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  • Algorithmic crypto trading: market specifics and strategy development Algorithmic crypto trading: market specifics and strategy development

    Among trading professionals, interest in crypto-currency trading is steadily growing. At Empirica we see it by an increasing number of requests from trading companies, commonly...

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  • Utilising MATLAB in the development of an automated FX trading system Utilising MATLAB in the development of an automated FX trading system

    The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) manages pension and health benefits for approximately 1.5 million California public employees, retirees, and their families.

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  • Abraham Thomas It’s time to commit to data

    Capital markets are like Lake Wobegon: everybody is above average. Every active investor thinks their forecast is better than the market consensus. Every algo trader thinks their orders are not being picked off. Every risk manager thinks their model is more robust than anyone else’s.

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algotech

  • Leveraging interactive execution technology in the FX algo trading process Leveraging interactive execution technology in the FX algo trading process

    With Asif Razaq, Global Head of FX Automated Client Execution at BNP Paribas

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  • Virtu adds new FX TCA benchmarks Virtu adds new FX TCA benchmarks click here for more...
  • How can FX benefit from a new wave of innovation with Algo Wheels? How can FX benefit from a new wave of innovation with Algo Wheels? click here for more...
  • How A.I. meets FX Algo trading How A.I. meets FX Algo trading

    As A.I. spreads across currency trading algos, their impact on execution performance is transforming firms

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meet the algos

  • meet the algos The Tsuwamono FX Algo series from Nomura

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