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June issue of FX-MM

The latest issue of FX-MM magazine is out now and features:

- COVER INTERVIEW: TRADE FINANCE OUTLOOK IN EMEA
- TREASURY, TRADING AND TECHNOLOGY REVIEW
- CURRENCIES ROUND-UP
- eBAM
- VALUATIONS FOR DERIVATIVES

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Today's trading commentaries

Switzerland not beyond deflation
Although Switzerland shares none of the sovereign issues of the majority of eurozone members, it does not mean the economy is without issues (beyond deflation).

Greek election looming over markets
The Greek election over the weekend looms large over the currency markets. There is a genuine feeling of unease over what will happen to Greece over the coming months.

Markets apprehensive ahead of Greek decision
As we get towards the end of the week traders will be reminded of Clint Eastward’s “do you feel lucky, Punk” seminal catchphrase.

Spain downgraded another three notches
There was yet more bad news for Spain as its government’s credit rating was downgraded another three notches and put on a negative watch by Moody’s ratings service.

Progress of a sort on Euroland banking integration
The EU leaders' latest answer, leaked in beta form yesterday to pre-empt Sunday's Greek election, is a long-awaited response to the question of joint bank guarantees.

Pound tumbles against euro
The pound took a broad tumble on Wednesday and fell sharply against the euro as some investors decided to play down the chances of Greece dropping out of the euro following Sunday’s elections.

Germany’s increasing isolation
Notwithstanding the worsening financial calamity that is southern Europe, noticeable over the last couple of weeks is that both Merkel and Schaeuble have been less prominent than expected.

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GCI Financial GFI Group
   
QuantumFX riskart
   
SS&C Misys
   
  Wall Street Systems

 

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To save itself Greece must leave the Eurozone

Scott Boyd looks at why Greece struggles to improve its economic competitiveness and boost growth. He concludes that the only way forward for the country now is to leave the Eurozone, but this does not necessarily mean that a breakup of the Eurozone will follow...

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Latest FX-MM news, stories & comment

Thomson Reuters launches bespoke Eikon desktop for China
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FTSE and Cürex Group announce global partnership
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Otkritie strengthens global DMA team; Appoints US CEO
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Net sales of UCITS remained positive in April
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Totan IT outsources voice trading network to BT
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Bank of America Merrill Lynch wins Celent Model Bank award
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First Derivatives and FOREX CLUB announce strategic partnership
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ADS Securities is Middle East Brokerage of the Year
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Orange Business Services – Trading Solutions expands TCSnet connectivity in line with Dodd-Frank
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Spotware Systems announce integration of TopFX with cTrader, cAlgo
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Conferences, events & exhibitions

9th AFE Conference 2012
28 - 30 June 2012, Samos Island, Greece

World Finance Conference
2 - 4 July 2012, Ipanema, Portugal

2012 Annual Conference on Global Economics, Business and Finance (GEBF 2012)
27 - 30 July 2012, Beijing, China

TradeTech Post Trade
11 - 13 September 2012 London, UK

China Commodities Trade & Investment Summit 2012
13 - 14 September 2012 Shanghai, China

TradeTech FX
25 - 27 September 2012 London, UK

International Cash and Treasury Management 2012
26 - 28 September 2012, Monaco

Sibos 2012
29 October - 1 November 2012 Osaka, Japan

MENA 10th Forex Managed Funds & Investment Summit
15 - 16 November 2012 Dubai, UAE