Foreign Exchange

The firms are banking on the fact that independent data “is the key to objective price measurement and improved trading outcomes”.

Named C8 Hedge, the new platform provides guidance for managing foreign exchange exposures to facilitate improved returns.

The TRADE sits down with Scott Ferguson, lead analyst, FX and cash management at T. Rowe Price, to explore the current state of play in the restricted currency sphere including buy- and sell-side led innovation and efficiency, the shifting market backdrop, and the need for increased TCA and transparency. 

The TRADE sits down with Connor May, former head of trading at Masa Capital, to discuss the current outlook for NDF algo adoption, how the market is adapting to improve trade efficiency in the space, and the state of play across LatAm markets.

New service will be delivered on distributed ledger technology (DLT) from Baton Systems and will help increase market-wide access to PvP, addressing FX settlement risk concerns.

Marco Merino, head of FX trading and algorithmics at Banco de Crédito (BCP), sits down with The TRADE, to unpack the opportunities Peru holds for investors, the electronification of NDF’s in the country, and how the market is evolving to further improve transparency.

Individual has been with the business since 2018; previously worked at Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH), HSBC global banking and markets, and Bank of New York Mellon.

The TRADE speaks to Brendan McMurtray, vice president, FX electronic trading and market structure analyst at T. Rowe Price, about the key things to look out for when selecting an OEMS, utilising pre-trade data to improve execution outcomes and the current vendor landscape for holistic market views.

As studies increasingly demonstrate that increased diversity leads to increased productivity – and thus value – key players across the industry are taking heed.