Foreign Exchange

The service launch follows a successful proof of concept involving 13 sell-side FX options desks.  

The TRADE sits down with Christian Beinert, FX trader at MEAG, to explore the next stage of options trading including new automated strategies, clearing, and the need for greater collaboration between OEMS and trading platforms. 

Individual has worked extensively across FX at firms including Euronext, State Street, Santander and HSBC.  

Although FX options are gaining some traction across the industry, with electronification beginning to take shape, other instruments appear to be retaining dominance, panellists discussed at the TradeTech FX conference in Barcelona.  

Market structure impacts and the potential for too much AI dependency were highlighted as a key are of focus for speakers on the algo panel at TradeTech FX 2025 on Wednesday. 

The magazine features exclusive buy-side interviews and insights, in depth content and the official accompanying event agenda. 

As the FX market looks to navigate the bifurcation of alternative liquidity coming from main trading venues, such as major electronic communications networks (ECNs), and bilateral liquidity from less standardised venues, experts at TradeTech FX 2025 explored the impact this is having on market structure.  

The offering is set to help regional banks and traders address traditional challenges associated with third-party FX swap pricing systems and provide greater control and insights.  

The live offering has already had 15 asset managers and banks executing agreements on the network, with more set to follow.