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Prop trading firms turn to Middle East as they consider leaving Europe in the wake of IFPR

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Aleksey Larichev, co-founder and managing director of Avelacom, said: “In times of subdued volatility, proprietary trading firms are looking for ways to trade profitably. […] We are helping many clients access markets around the world, with the lowest possible latencies, in order to help them find new opportunities”.

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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.