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

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The four separate rulemakings put forward by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in December last year represent the most significant attempt to revamp market structure for US equities in recent memory. While evolution of equities market structure in the US is long overdue, what form it should come in is up for debate.

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The 20 greatest trading innovations

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While adoption is widespread in equities other asset classes such as fixed income have been slower to adopt these systems given the nuances of the workflows and liquidity landscapes in these markets. For more information on the various providers in the EMS market, check out The TRADE’s annual survey.

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

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Among the key components of Basel III is the increase in minimum capital requirements for banks, including higher common equity and Tier 1 capital ratios. A key aspect of Mifid II, is the expansion of transparency requirements, namely in the trading of financial instruments.