Is Barclays an FX dealer or a service provider? Financial giant begins charging banks for benchmark orders LeapRate

August 19, 2014 BY Andrew Saks-McLeod

Is Barclays an FX dealer or a service provider? Financial giant begins charging banks for benchmark orders

With FX order flow at a low point across the entire industry, Barclays has begun charging rival institutions for executing benchmark orders, a precedent that could result in many other companies following suit.

August 07, 2014 BY Andrew Saks-McLeod

Investment giant Blackrock picks up 5% stake in IG Group

Following last month's purchase of a 10% stake in IG Group by Mass Financial, investment management giant Blackrock has become one of IG's largest owners.

July 03, 2014 BY Andrew Saks-McLeod

CFH Clearing appoints former LMAX executive Paul Jackson as Head of Sales

As the latest move forward in his 18 year career in London's FX industry, Paul Jackson joins London's CFH Clearing as Head of Sales following a stint as Group Sales Manager at LMAX Exchange.

June 30, 2014 BY Andrew Saks-McLeod

LeapRate Interview: ETX Capital builds economies of scale in Britain and beyond

Following last week's purchase by ETX Capital of Shelbourne Markets, Head of Trading Joe Rundle elaborates on the firm's recent expansion success and future plans.

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