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

June 2023 in Previous Features

Two years after its introduction in 2017 the FX Global Code (FXGC) is a defining ideal of the FX market, with significant sell-side and more recent buy-side adoption. The FXGC principles are not a regulatory requirement but foster best global practices to avoid market abuse. Additionally, each regulator also has its own standards for monitoring algo and human trading activity.

Many financial institutions are subject to multiple regulatory jurisdictions. Furthermore, the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR) increases personal responsibility. All of these factors have increased investment in trade surveillance technology, and that trend will continue. Surveillance services must evolve with changing regulations while providing essential standardization of definitions. Regulations Global financial regulators are focusing on market abuse violations, imposing heavy fines. The FCA imposed fines of £390 million in 2019, compared to £61 million in 2018. In addition to Many financial institutions are subject to multiple regulatory jurisdictions. Furthermore, the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR) increases personal responsibility. All of these factors have increased investment in trade surveillance technology, and that trend will continue. Surveillance services must evolve with changing regulations while providing essential standardization of definitions. Regulations Global financial regulators are focusing on market abuse violations, imposing heavy fines. The FCA imposed fines of £390 million in 2019, compared to £61 million in 2018. In addition to

Many financial institutions are subject to multiple regulatory jurisdictions. Furthermore, the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR) increases personal responsibility. All of these factors have increased investment in trade surveillance technology, and that trend will continue. Surveillance services must evolve with changing regulations while providing essential standardization of definitions. Regulations Global financial regulators are focusing on market abuse violations, imposing heavy fines. The FCA imposed fines of £390 million in 2019, compared to £61 million in 2018. In addition to

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