Why building your own algorithmic FX trading solution is not child’s play

The traditional build-versus-buy question has become more complicated with the emergence of a variety of off-the-shelf components that make it easier and more cost-effective for either buy-side or smaller sell-side market participants to create their own FX execution solutions. The view from top banks and other providers, however, appears to be clear: buy is cheaper, safer and more efficient. But hang on a moment, you say. They would say that, right? It’s true that algo providers have a reason to The traditional build-versus-buy question has become more complicated with the emergence of a variety of off-the-shelf components that make it easier and more cost-effective for either buy-side or smaller sell-side market participants to create their own FX execution solutions. The view from top banks and other providers, however, appears to be clear: buy is cheaper, safer and more efficient. But hang on a moment, you say. They would say that, right? It’s true that algo providers have a reason to

The traditional build-versus-buy question has become more complicated with the emergence of a variety of off-the-shelf components that make it easier and more cost-effective for either buy-side or smaller sell-side market participants to create their own FX execution solutions. The view from top banks and other providers, however, appears to be clear: buy is cheaper, safer and more efficient. But hang on a moment, you say. They would say that, right? It’s true that algo providers have a reason to