Swiss franc
Prepare for further black swan events in FX, corporates told
Corporate treasurers should make sure their forex counterparties are properly prepared for the possibility of further black swan events in the foreign exchange markets, senior Lloyds banker tells ACT conference delegates in Manchester
Long Swiss franc players hit by SNB move
Sudden depreciation of the Swiss franc, following an SNB announcement last Tuesday that it would buy unlimited amounts of foreign currency, has left some participants nursing hefty losses
SNB faces battle to maintain franc currency floor
Swiss National Bank pledges to set minimum euro exchange rate at Sfr1.20, but analysts express concern over central bank’s ability to maintain exchange rate floor
Options traders braced for further SNB intervention
Demand has switched from downside euro/Swiss franc options to upside options in anticipation of further Swiss franc weakening measures from SNB, say senior options traders
Swiss franc strength attributed to 'absolutely no liquidity'
Dramatically reduced liquidity in August, coupled with sovereign debt concerns in the eurozone, have combined to strengthen the Swiss franc, say strategists
Investors caught out by strength of Swiss franc and yen
Intervention from Swiss and Japanese authorities last week to weaken currencies meets with mixed success and leaves trading desks facing uncertain environment
Product retrospective: Coupons for inflation
Coupons for inflation
Currency exchange-traded products rise as Ireland falls
Currency ETCs have reached all-time highs as Ireland's impact on the eurozone sees the US dollar rebound.
FTSE launches index linked to developed market currencies
FTSE launches index linked to developed market currencies
Distributor profile: Promoteo waits for bonds to lose their shine
The waiting game