FX volumes

Do BIS volumes soar past the trend?

Do BIS volumes soar past the trend?

Foreign exchange sales desks may have taken solace in the Bank for International Settlements’ (BIS) recent report showing a surge in FX turnover this year. With average daily volumes exceeding $9 trillion a day, this new representation of the status quo marks a milestone for the market. The desks may be less enthusiastic further down […]

How FX traders searched for the light amid tariff turmoil

How FX traders searched for the light amid tariff turmoil

In the first half of 2025, the combination of US tariff announcements and fiscal and monetary policy uncertainty led to volatility in foreign exchange markets not seen since early 2020. During this period, FX central limit order books (Clobs) proved vital to traders for managing their risk, providing market transparency, deep liquidity and execution reliability,

Best Asia FX derivatives exchange: SGX FX

Best Asia FX derivatives exchange: SGX FX

Listed FX volumes continue to set records on SGX FX’s flagship contracts as market participants seek secure and cost-efficient sources of liquidity in an increasingly uncertain trading environment KC Lam, SGX FX Trading on SGX FX went from strength to strength in 2024 as market turmoil took hold of the markets on the back of diverging interest rate

The go-to FX bank in Apac: HSBC

The go-to FX bank in Apac: HSBC

With FX volumes in Asia-Pacific (Apac) growing rapidly on the back of heightened volatility, HSBC is leveraging its regional and international footprint to broaden its FX offering, providing clients with robust solutions to meet their trading and hedging needs As worldwide trade disruptions have led to market volatility and uncertainty in Apac, market participants in

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