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

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Both, according to the regulator, are designed to enhance trading opportunities for all investors, ensuring that orders placed reflect the best prices available. Given that equity market structure in the US has not seen any major updates since 2005, the SEC’s proposals will likely cause some growing pains.

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SPAC Trend Gives Rise to Securities Enforcement and Litigation Risks

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SPACs are predicted to be an even higher percentage of the 2021 market share, with SPACs representing 79% of the January IPOs. In light of the trend, the US Securities Exchange Commission’s Division of Corporation Finance recently issued SPAC disclosure guidance.

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

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The importance of these rules can be linked to the reshaping of the regulatory environment and ultimately creating a more robust trading environment and promoting investor confidence. The implementation of Mifid has resulted in a wide range of changes to market structure, investor protection and competition.