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Jul 27, 2015

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Simon M. Potter: “Trends in foreign exchange markets and the challenges ahead”

At the 2015 FX Week Conference in New York City, Simon M. Potter, Executive Vice President of the Markets Group of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, spoke about the essential role that the foreign exchange market plays and examined some of the ways the market’s structure has changed in recent years. He summed up his speech by saying, that the foreign exchange market is one of the most vital markets in the world. Individuals, institutions, and the global financial system as a whole rely upon the ongoing effective functioning of this market. The market is constantly evolving, and it remains imperative that the industry works to strengthen the foundation of the market and helps to ensure that its integrity is upheld.

Deutsche Börse AG fully acquires 360T
Deutsche Börse AG signed a definitive agreement regarding the full acquisition of 360T, a leading global FX trading platform catering to a broad customer base including corporates, buy side firms, and banks.

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