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

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According to 606 reports gathered by the SEC, Citadel Securities forked out $2.6 billion in 2020 and 2021 on PFOF, most of it on options, followed by Susquehanna (G1X global execution brokers), which spent a $1.5 billion and Virtu which spent $654 million in the same period.

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

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Emir (European Market Infrastructure Regulation): Rounding out the top five is the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (Emir), which was similarly formulated in response to the 2008 GFC, with the aim of enhancing transparency and reducing risks in the derivatives market across the European Union (EU).