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• Currency trading is preparing itself to comply with the next round of regulations

• Efficiency of clearing and settlement depends on pre-trade transparency - -

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Back office in leading role

The nuts and bolts of trading are coming under greater scrutiny from regulators trying to improve the financial system, reports Jeremy Grant

Impact of Basel III: Trade finance may become a casualty

The industry is worried about the effect of several provisions, writes Brooke Masters

Foreign exchange: Currency markets ready for the next big thing

Systemic role leaves no margin for error, writes Jennifer Hughes

Derivatives: Regulators show united front

Greater transparency is difficult to achieve, writes Philip Stafford

Interoperability: Competitive market requires deep pockets

Standardised clearing may not be desirable, writes Philip Stafford

Settlement: EU plan to cut cross-border costs is delayed

The aim is to create a single platform for trades, says Jeremy Grant

Guest column: Middle office is crucial to accurate settlement

Without a robust middle office, operational risk cannot be wholly mitigated, writes Marianne Brown