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Over 75% of prop trading firms saw volatility trading strategies out-perform other markets in 2022

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More than three quarters of surveyed prop trading firms confirmed said volatility trading strategies had out-performed other markets last year, according to a new report from Acuiti. Around a third of surveyed firms which are not currently trading volatility products confirmed their intention to do so going forward.

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

The TRADE

In May, the quarterly Acuiti Avelacom survey found that around 50% of prop trading firms were considering moving operations out of European markets due to complexity around the Investment Firms Prudential Regime (IFRD). Both the US and Switzerland were popular amongst lower latency trading firms, said Acuiti.

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Aquis sees double digit growth on the back of data and technology boom

The TRADE

Aquis attributed the growth in market share to changes to its proprietary trading rule in September. The exchange confirmed at the beginning of this month that it was set to begin charging its trading members for non-displayed market data feeds for the first time since its inception almost 11 years ago.

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LMAX Group goes live with FX NDF trading in Singapore and London

The TRADE

LMAX Group has launched FX non-deliverable forwards (NDFs) which are available to trade in two matching centres: Singapore (SG1) and London (LD4). ” The launch will initially target Asia Pacific and will support increasing regional demand for FX NDF trading and access to institutional liquidity as well as enhanced FX market structure.

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How do Banks Make Money? Explanation, Examples

Peak Frameworks

While the term "bank" may conjure a monolithic image, the reality is far more nuanced. The world of banking can be broadly divided into: Retail Banks: Think of your local branch where you have your checking and savings accounts. For example, Wells Fargo and Bank of America are giants in this space. interest annually.

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More than two thirds of traders are looking to diversify through Asia and South America expansion

The TRADE

Trading firms are increasingly looking to diversify their trading strategies through entry to new markets, with over half of respondents confirming definite plans to expand to new regions within the next three years, a new Acuiti report has found.

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Capitalize Announcing Prop Trading with One-Step Evaluation Program for Aspiring Traders

Global Banking & Finance

London, UK, November 22nd, 2024, FinanceWire Capitalize, one of the leading proprietary trading firms, has announced their “One-Step Evaluation” program that allows easier access to trading opportunities than ever before.