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LSEG FX system facing technical issues in India, traders say

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Posted on March 13, 2025

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MUMBAI (Reuters) - Financial technology and data provider London Stock Exchange Group's foreign exchange trading platform was facing technical issues in India on Thursday, seven traders told Reuters.

LSEG's FX Trading Platform Encounters Technical Difficulties in India

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Financial technology and data provider London Stock Exchange Group's foreign exchange trading platform was facing technical issues in India on Thursday, seven traders told Reuters.

Some traders were unable to log into their terminals, restricting their ability to transact on the spot dollar/rupee trading platform.

LSEG is among the few entities other than banks that are authorised by the Reserve Bank of India to operate an electronic trading platform for transactions in the spot foreign exchange market.

LSEG did not immediately respond to a Reuters email seeking comment.

(Reporting by Jaspreet Kalra, Dharamraj Dhutia; Editing by Mrigank Dhaniwala)

Key Takeaways

  • LSEG's FX platform in India is experiencing technical issues.
  • Traders are unable to log into their terminals.
  • The platform is crucial for spot dollar/rupee trading.
  • LSEG is authorized by the RBI for FX transactions.
  • LSEG has not yet commented on the issue.

Frequently Asked Questions

What technical issues are traders facing with LSEG's platform?
Traders reported being unable to log into their terminals, which restricted their ability to transact on the spot dollar/rupee trading platform.
Who is authorized to operate the LSEG FX trading platform in India?
LSEG is among the few entities, other than banks, authorized by the Reserve Bank of India to operate an electronic trading platform for transactions in the spot foreign exchange market.
Did LSEG respond to the reported technical issues?
LSEG did not immediately respond to a Reuters email seeking comment regarding the technical issues.

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