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Unpacking the 20 most impact financial regulations from the last 20 years

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These measures included mandates for constraints on proprietary trading (known as the Volcker Rule), and enhanced supervision of derivatives markets, as well as increased capital reserves. Sceptics argue that higher capital requirements could tighten banks’ ability to lend, which could ultimately reduce economic growth.

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The SEC’s equities overhaul: Necessary plumbing changes or a liquidity drain?

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From an EU perspective, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) re-addressed its tick size regime in 2018 to combat concerns that Brexit will leave trading venues in the EU at a competitive disadvantage.