Discussing the use of dark pools of liquidity in FX algorithmic execution

Why are dark pools a good fit for FX and what lessons can our industry learn from the way they work in other markets? FX is a highly electronic and fragmented market, where participants trade for a variety of reasons - from transaction-driven and hedging, to speculative trades. Styles range from passive to liquidity-seeking, and even information-seeking (aka high-frequency). The problem for participants with larger orders or those trading less liquid currencies is that the act of trading itself can Why are dark pools a good fit for FX and what lessons can our industry learn from the way they work in other markets? FX is a highly electronic and fragmented market, where participants trade for a variety of reasons - from transaction-driven and hedging, to speculative trades. Styles range from passive to liquidity-seeking, and even information-seeking (aka high-frequency). The problem for participants with larger orders or those trading less liquid currencies is that the act of trading itself can

Why are dark pools a good fit for FX and what lessons can our industry learn from the way they work in other markets? FX is a highly electronic and fragmented market, where participants trade for a variety of reasons - from transaction-driven and hedging, to speculative trades. Styles range from passive to liquidity-seeking, and even information-seeking (aka high-frequency). The problem for participants with larger orders or those trading less liquid currencies is that the act of trading itself can