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The 20 greatest trading innovations

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In years gone by, buy-side firms have placed orders via a sell-side broker to be traded on exchange. However, DMA is the process of directly connecting electronically to an exchange in order to trade on exchange securities without using a broker or intermediary.

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

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Certainly, there will be a lot of burden on broker dealers to adjust their routing and adding venues, but it’s not incredibly impactful.” According to 606 reports gathered by the SEC, Citadel Securities forked out $2.6 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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Its impact on the financial market has been wide-ranging, altering banks’ trading strategies, market liquidity, and overall financial market structure. A key aspect of Reg BI is the establishment of a higher standard of conduct for broker-dealers when making recommendations to retail customers.