Is the impact of HFT good or bad for the FX market?

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LMAX Exchange CEO, David Mercer, states that the impact of High Frequency Trading is good for the FX market. There is no better time to be a customer in the market, the cost of trading has been driven down, allowing prices to become more accessible whilst providing a greater degree of price discovery than ever before.

David Mercer, LMAX Exchange CEO, shares insights.
Is the impact of HFT good or bad for the FX market?
Business and Technology   David Mercer   LMAX Exchange  

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