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Bangladesh one of the 'next eleven' markets (Goldman Sachs view on next economic growth area) has seen a rise in online speculative FX trading in the last two years, driving concerns that retail investors are not prepared for the risk involved.

Friday, 13/01/2012 | 08:49 GMT by Adil Siddiqui

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RBI wary of Foreigners playing with Rupee

India’s central bank has warned foreign banks trading in the Indian Rupee and causing market turmoil as the rupee hits new lows amid foreign banks speculative trading. The rupee has depreciated in the BRIC nation as inflation and interest rates are hurting the economy.

Thursday, 12/01/2012 | 08:20 GMT by Adil Siddiqui

Brokers

FXCM launches Canadian offering through Friedberg Direct

Wednesday, 11/01/2012 | 21:50 GMT by Michael Greenberg

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Swiss National Bank Chairman resigns

After much criticism the SNB chairman Philipp Hildebrand has finally resigned. The chairman was facing criticism after his wife had benefited from foreign exchange dealing where she purchased and sold CHF against the greenback for a profit when the SNB intervened in the currency.

Tuesday, 10/01/2012 | 07:41 GMT by Adil Siddiqui

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Can the Yuan be a reserve currency?

With ongoing pressure on the dollar the worlds reserve currency was in question. The greenback was under extreme pressure when it hit the infamous 2 to 1 against the pound. Volatility has been pushing it around against both the Euro and Yen, so what now for investors, stick with the dollar or look elsewhere?

Monday, 09/01/2012 | 07:48 GMT by Adil Siddiqui

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Chinese regulators move closer to Liberalised Yuan

Friday, 06/01/2012 | 18:06 GMT by Adil Siddiqui

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Swiss Central bank president under limelight

Although the president reported transactions the dynamics are unclear whether he acted unprofessionally. A detailed report was conducted by Price Waterhouse Coopers after the matter was putting pressure on the central bank.

Wednesday, 04/01/2012 | 18:12 GMT by Adil Siddiqui

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BNY Mellon case shows ill practices

Santa's visit to BNY Mellon this year hasn't been so rewarding. New data from the investigation reveals how the bank was overcharging FX transactions and the case shows many 'ill practices' committed by the banking giant.

Wednesday, 28/12/2011 | 13:43 GMT by Adil Siddiqui

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Morgan Stanley appoints SS&C as administrator to FX Gateway

Morgan Stanley, a leading tier 1 bank has appointed SS&C Technology as administrator to their recently launched FX Gateway platform for institutional investment managers.

Thursday, 22/12/2011 | 01:38 GMT by Adil Siddiqui

Brokers

CFTC orders Gain Capital to pay a client $10,000 for lost profits

CFTC just published its decision in a case of Robert West vs. Gain Capital and Glenn Stevens ordering Gain to pay West $10,000 for lost profits. The whole case is a fascinating read of how a regulated forex broker handles a complete novice in the forex market and how this can sometime backfire

Monday, 19/12/2011 | 08:51 GMT by Michael Greenberg

Regulation

RBI restricts INR Forwards

India's central bank has put restrictions on Indian Rupee Forward contracts after the rupee has plunged in to record lows against the greenback. RBI has tried to allow free market mechanics govern the market in tis bid to reduce capital controls. The RBI found that the rupee was being misused by exporters who were booking forwards then cancelling and booking them at a better exchange rate.

Sunday, 18/12/2011 | 01:28 GMT by Adil Siddiqui

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Korean regulator moves to severely limit retail forex trading

On December 1st the Korean Financial Supervisory Service introduced Sound Forex Market guidelines the purpose of which is to considerably step up forex regulation in Korea. According to Korean FSS retail forex traders have a high losing probability due to excessive leverage and insufficient understanding of risks involved.

Wednesday, 07/12/2011 | 15:50 GMT by Michael Greenberg

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