FX Settlement Risk – Key Findings from April 2026

October 31th, 2026

The Global Foreign Exchange Committee (GFXC) reports that average daily FX settlement volumes reached USD 14.4 trillion in April 2026, an 8% increase compared with October 2025.

Key findings:

• 33% of settlements used Payment-versus-Payment (PvP), which eliminates FX settlement risk.
• 42% were settled intragroup.
• 8% were settled on a gross bilateral basis, without risk mitigation.

The findings highlight the importance of effective settlement risk management and continued industry efforts to promote safer FX settlement practices.

Read the full survey results and data tables on the GFXC website.

#ACIDanmark #FX #ForeignExchange #SettlementRisk #RiskManagement #GFXC

September 4th, 2026

We are incredibly proud to share that ACI Denmark has been awarded silver in the Diversity category 🥈at this years ACI World Congress.

This recognition reflects a dedicated and sustained effort to build a more inclusive and diverse community – with a strong focus on engaging and empowering the next generation.

One of our key initiatives is the Next Generation Network – a space created for young talent to connect, grow, and learn from one another. It’s about fostering relationships, sharing knowledge, and creating opportunities across backgrounds and experiences.

This network is not just about the future – it’s about actively shaping it.

This award is a testament to everyone who has contributed, engaged, and helped raise the bar 👏

📸 See the diploma here – a visible reminder of what collaboration and commitment can achieve!

#Diversity #Inclusion #NextGeneration #TalentDevelopment #Community #Leadership

June 12th 2026

The GFXC June 2026 meeting in Toronto focused on strengthening FX Global Code adherence, improving FX data transparency, and preparing for the 2027 T+1 transition, alongside discussions on market structure, technology, and geopolitical risks; a new Chair was appointed and a 2026 survey launched ahead of the next Code review.

You may get further information here.

May 5th, 2026

A big thank you to all the participants — we hope you all enjoyed last week’s ACI Dealing Simulation course at Rungstedgaard Hotel, Denmark.

It was an intense week with plenty of trading sessions, but also great opportunities to connect and share experiences across organizations. 

It was a real pleasure to see the strong engagement from participants and the clear development throughout the week. A huge thank you as well to Colin lambert and Chris Howlett and to ACI Australia, for delivering a great course and sharing their expertise in such a nice way.

February 3, 2026

GFXC meets to take stock of progress on the adoption of the FX Global Code, analyse recent developments in FX markets, evaluate its priorities going forward, endorse new Co-Vice Chair and encourage preparation for the T+1 settlement transition

The December meeting minutes of the Global Foreign Exchange Committee (GFXC) are out.

Explore the takeaways from recent discussions and agreed actions: here

6 November 2025

The Final Report on Pre-Hedging considers IOSCO members’ existing regulatory approaches to the practice of pre-hedging and identifies potential issues and gaps in current industry practices and codes. This final report sets out IOSCO’s definition of pre-hedging with the intention of promoting a consistent interpretation of the practice and presents a set of recommendations as guidance for regulators. The final report seeks to facilitate greater consistency and clarity around pre-hedging, and to promote a level playing field for all participants across jurisdictions, asset classes and execution types.

You may find the report at IOSCO’s website here

5 November 2025

On October 9th the European System of Central Banks reaffirmed commitment to updated FX Global Code.

Initially published in 2017, the FX Global Code outlines global principles of good practice in the foreign exchange market, promoting integrity, effective functioning and high ethical standards. The Global Foreign Exchange Committee has updated the Code twice, in July 2021 and December 2024, to keep it relevant and aligned with the evolving foreign exchange market, and will continue to set the standard for good market practice.

The European System of Central Banks (ESCB) welcomes the latest update of the FX Global Code since well-functioning financial markets benefit all market participants and are important to central banks as they enable the smooth transmission of monetary policy to the real economy, ultimately benefiting the public at large.

30 April 2025

Kirstine Kundby-Nielsen (Danske Bank), Signe Krogh Nielsen (Nykredit) and Erik Buch (Nordea) participated in a panel discussion with Martina Doherty from MD  Consulting at the latest Full FX event in Copenhagen.

The topics included their view of the world, what is important to them, advice to others and how they manage stress and wellbeing and what they think makes a good leader.

You may find a link for the event here.

24 January 2025

The Global Foreign Exchange Committee (GFXC or Committee) has completed its review of the FX Global Code (the Code). The December 2024 version of the Code, which will supersede the July 2021 version, updates its principles of good practice in the foreign exchange market in two key areas. Alongside the revised Code, the Committee will also publish enhanced Disclosure Cover Sheets (DCS) for Liquidity Providers and Platforms.

The GFXC has updated the Code following an extensive consultation process with local FX committees (LFXCs) worldwide and a broad range of Market Participants through a public Request for Feedback in October 2024. Updates have been made to five of the Code’s fifty-five principles to strengthen the Code’s guidance on FX Settlement Risk, as well as to increase transparency around certain types of FX transactions and the use of client-generated data on electronic trading platforms.

In addition, the DCS for Liquidity Providers and Platforms were also extended with the objective to enhance transparency and comparability across providers on the use of FX data. The GFXC encourages the uptake of the DCS, which are available on the GFXC website.

31st Ocotober 2024

Over the last couple of years several ACI FMA National Associations have increased their focus toward supporting the younger ACI members, often referred to as the “Next Generation.”

ACI Danmark focus on all members, especially the Next Generation, as they are the future of both the Financial Markets and for ACI Danmark.

The National Associations in Switzerland, Denmark and the UK are all running programs for the Next Generation. There is a cross-border co-operation and sharing of knowledge among these three ACI countries for mutual benefits.

Together with Switzerland and UK we wish to share the current status, work conducted so far, and the experience gained on a global scale.

Please see our findings in short briefing for the national associations ACI – Next Generation.

We share ACI’s values; the importance of networking, and the exchange of knowledge on a wide range of topics.

28th April 2024

ACI FMA has released a short video dedicated to exploring the intricacies of T+1 Settlements.

Ileana Pietraru, President of ACI France, interviews Stephane Malrait, ACI FMA Chairman, on this insightful presentation that explores the significance of transitioning to a T+1 Settlement cycle.

The video produced by ACI FMA in cooperation with LFMA “Spot & Forward”, not only highlights the benefits and challenges of this transition but also explores its impact across various regions worldwide and within different segments of the financial organizations. It explores crucial aspects such as efficiency, risk, and market liquidity, offering valuable insights into the evolving landscape of financial markets.

You can access the ACI FMA video by following this YouTube link: https://youtu.be/55QTZSmOAkw?si=twGdrR8AnlSGZ0CP

17th January 2024

The ACI FMA Foreign Exchange Committee (FXC) has put together a detailed Briefing Note addressing the essential aspects of the upcoming USD T+1 Securities Settlement. Commencing on May 28th, 2024, this significant shift in the US Securities Settlement system is anticipated to have far-reaching implications on the Foreign Exchange (FX) landscape.

Highlighting concerns raised by ACI FMA FX Committee members, the Briefing Note emphasizes the need for proactive preparation among FX Market Participants. The ACI Financial Markets Association urges its members to actively engage with the contents of the Briefing Note and encourages the distribution of this resource within professional networks to foster a broader comprehension of the changing FX domain.

You may find the note here