Western Europe

FX: FCA’s regulatory sandbox draws praise as second cohort begins

FX: R5FX to launch new clearing model as NDF trades soar

Capital markets

Hedging against the unwind of QE in Europe

FX: XTX’s ‘zero hold time’ adds to debate over ‘last look’ practices

Blockchain set to transform loan trading and collateral markets

Corporate banking

UK enjoys Summer of Love for contactless cards

FX trade audits remain a financial risk despite tech advances

Corporate banking

Payments sees flurry of M&A activity

Banking

UniCredit: Mustier’s magical year

Capital markets

Capital markets: Investors assess the challenge of QE exit volatility

Bond market liquidity is improving, say investors

Banking

Cooper points Standard Chartered in the right direction