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On the BIS Triennial Survey

The results from the BIS Triennial Survey paint a hugely positive picture of FX market activity.. [highlighting] how the FX market remains as robust as ever, and continues to adapt and evolve in line with changing regulations, market structure and customer behaviour to remain one of the largest and most liquid financial markets in the world.

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1 September 2016, Reuters

Insurance companies, pension funds dominate currency trading: BIS*

"It is also important to note that one of the biggest game-changers in recent years has been the rise in non-bank market-makers in the FX market, significantly altering market structure as we know it," said Dan Marcus, CEO of ParFX, an electronic trading platform.

1 September 2016, Banking & Finance

Insurance companies, pension funds dominate currency trading: BIS*

"It is also important to note that one of the biggest game-changers in recent years has been the rise in non-bank market-makers in the FX market, significantly altering market structure as we know it," said Dan Marcus, CEO of ParFX, an electronic trading platform.

23 June 2016, Financial IT

Currency Platform ParFX Prepare for Volatile Markets*

"This is where ParFX has a unique advantage. Our platform was developed in conjunction with some of the largest market participants, and the stability and firmness of prices that participants see on ParFX and the ability to execute on these prices is one of the platform’s primary principles."

23 June 2016, Profit and Loss

FX Market Participants Braced for High Volatility Following Referendum*†

Meanwhile, Dan Marcus, CEO of ParFX, warns that the Brexit vote could prove to be a major test for some FX market participants, and an opportunity to see if the industry has learnt any major lessons from the volatility witnessed when the SNB pulled its peg from the euro.

22 June 2016, Bloomberg

London Markets Are Bracing for Brexit-Fueled Trading Bonanza*

Electronic-trading platform ParFX says the currency venue will have extra trading and IT staff available if needed, and has been in regular contact with customers in the run-up to the vote. "Market participants are now better prepared for an explosion of volatility and are likely to err on the side of caution in the face of significantly higher trading activity following the EU referendum vote," said CEO Dan Marcus.

30 May 2016, PYMNTS.com

FX Players React To Code Of Conduct Proposal*

ParFX joined in the praise, too. Its CEO, Dan Marcus, said the code of ethics is aligned with industry need and "represents a significant milestone for the FX market."

27 May 2016, Traders Magazine

Finserv Firms Express Support for Global Code of Conduct for FX Market*†

Dan Marcus, CEO of ParFX, commented: "The publication of the first phase of the single, globally applicable Code of Conduct by the Bank for International Settlement (BIS), represents a significant milestone for the FX market."

26 May 2016, FX Week

New FX code gets overwhelming support*†

"The release of comprehensive guidance... ahead of the implementation of the final code demonstrates the importance of transparency and market engagement throughout the process," said Dan Marcus, chief executive of ParFX.

26 May 2016, Finance Magnates

Bank of International Settlements Publishes Global Code of Conduct*

Commenting on the matter, the CEO of ParFX, Dan Marcus, added: "The publication of the first phase of the single, globally applicable Code of Conduct by the Bank for International Settlement (BIS), represents a significant milestone for the FX market."

26 May 2016, FTSE Global Markets

BIS issues first phase of FX market code of conduct*

"The publication of the first phase of the single, globally applicable Code of Conduct by the Bank for International Settlement (BIS), represents a significant milestone for the FX market", says Dan Marcus, CEO of ParFX.

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