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Majority of prop trading firms obliged to join FINRA under expanded SEC rule

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to cover previously exempt proprietary trading firms. The move to increase the number of broker dealer firms registering with FINRA comes as the commission aims to promote fair, orderly, and more efficient markets. Today [23 August], many broker-dealers conduct significant cross-exchange or off-exchange activity.

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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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Arqaam Capital launches new Middle East and North Africa focused proprietary trading tool for European clients

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Emerging markets broker Arqaam Capital has launched a new proprietary trading infrastructure tool, ArqNET, aimed at enabling European institutional clients to trade faster in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) markets.

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Aquis set to begin charging members for non-displayed data after 10 years of no fees

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Aquis Exchange is set to begin charging its trading members for non-displayed market data feeds for the first time since its inception almost 11 years ago. Non-display and terminal fees are now applicable to trading members, the notice confirmed. All other members, excluding AQSE broker membership, will have to pay £2,500 per month.

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Retail regulatory restrictions could boost European listed derivatives markets, but how will institutional brokers be affected?

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European retail brokers are expected to target growth in institutional markets alongside expanding into listed derivatives if restrictions on contract for difference (CFD) markets continue to gain traction, a study by Acuiti in partnership with ION has found. For incumbent institutional firms this provides an opportunity.

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

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

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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.