FTSE Russell to remove Currenex data from some FX benchmarks
LONDON, June 9 (Reuters) - The London Stock Exchange Group's LSEG.L FTSE Russell unit is removing State Street's Currenex data from its euro, yen and Swiss franc WMR FX benchmarks, it said on Monday.
The move came after FTSE Russell sought feedback from clients over the last few weeks and after it dropped plans last month to add data from Cboe exchange to the benchmark calculations.
"FTSE Russell has considered the feedback received and confirms that the change will be effective following the last WMR FX benchmark publications on Friday June 20, 2025, at which time Currenex data cease to contribute to the WMR FX benchmark calculations," FTSE Russell said in a statement.
Currenex did not immediately provide a response to FTSE Russell's announcement.
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