Alpha under Threat from Market Technology ‘Singularity’
With markets increasingly driven by technology, experts ask a big question: are we approaching a financial singularity in which alpha goes to zero?
View ArticleFX Market Structure Changes Loom in Wake of Scandals
Electronic trading is changing the game across asset classes, with FX getting caught in the middle of a transparency debate. At the Exchange Forum in London, regulators and market players considered...
View ArticleHow will the Fed Rate Hike Affect 2016? Market Experts Weigh In
Much of the rate rise was priced in across asset classes, but it also signals an end to an era of cheap money.
View ArticleCommodities: from Mines to Machine Learning
As commodities adapt to electronic markets amid a tough capital raising environment, hedge fund Ebullio Capital Management considers advanced trading technology alongside producing mines.
View ArticleWhat to Expect from the Market Structure Crisis: Haim Bodek on His Latest Book
Finance Magnates talks to market structure reform campaigner Haim Bodek on his latest book and future efforts, including becoming an 'algo bounty hunter'.
View Article‘Commodity catastrophe’ looks set to continue in 2016
No relief in sight for the metals and energy complexes sector amid depreciating currencies.
View ArticleJP Morgan Settles with SEC for $4 Million over Broker Comp
The Securities and Exchange Commission slapped a $4 million fine on JP Morgan for false and misleading statements to its private banking clients.
View ArticleTechnology is the Answer to China’s Market Woes, Not the Cause of Them
Circuit breakers aren’t broken, it’s just that shutting down trading to control prices is bound to make things worse.
View ArticleChina Volatility Could Derail Market Liberalization
Market corrections against a backdrop of political interference have thrown China's liberalization off course, says a Shanghai-based fund.
View ArticleLondon’s fintech scene maturing, B2B to trend
Major investment and growth punctuated London’s fintech scene in 2015, while this year the sector is expected to see increased M&A activity.
View ArticleTalking Thalesians: Ancient Wisdom and Speculation in FX
Saeed Amen, author of “Trading Thalesians: What the Ancient World Can Teach Us About Trading Today”, discusses the past, present and future of FX trading.
View ArticleSNB Crisis Anniversary: Tales from Ground Zero
Last year's surprise SNB action has left lasting impacts on the FX community, but have any risk management lessons been learned?
View ArticleSaudi Speculation: Aramco Float and Currency Peg Scrutinized
As Saudi’s forex reserves diminish amid economic and political headwinds, analysts consider the Kingdom’s possible manoeuvres.
View ArticleDavos: ‘Future of Jobs’ Report Predicts Fintech Shift
A major shake-up in employment across financial services can be expected thanks to advanced technologies like machine learning, according to a high profile report presented at this week’s World...
View ArticleLIBOR Acquittal Raises Questions Over Future Trials
Verdicts in interest rate manipulation cases viewed as a setback for UK’s Serious Fraud Office as European benchmark regulations try to catch up.
View ArticleETFs’ Trillion Dollar Market Prompts Regulatory Scrutiny of Fire Sale Risk
As the passive ETF market evolves and grows, so too do risks and attention on alternatives to market cap weighted indexes.
View ArticleDeutsche Börse Move on 360T, Digital Asset Holdings in Summit Spotlight
Exchange group sees growth in multi-asset class integration and innovation with purchase of FX trading platform and blockchain stake.
View ArticleDark Pool Dive: Beyond BarCap and Credit Suisse Fines
Neither wrongdoing nor regulation seems to put off the buy side from dark trading.
View ArticleFinovate Europe: Fintech’s ‘Give-and-Take’ With Institutions Shifting
Fintech’s relationship with institutions is branching out - whether that’s as disruptive threat to the established order or seeking funding and a client base from those same powerful backers.
View ArticleFX Algo Trends: Stealth and Choice Drive Take-Up
Adoption of FX algo products have been disappointing so far, but the dam's about to burst.
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