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

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JULY 26, 2023

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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The 20 greatest trading innovations

The TRADE

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Order and/or execution management systems (OEMS) Kicking off this whistle-stop summary as the number one most impactful innovation in the industry is the order and/or execution management system (OEMS) – the beating heart of trading desks around the world. CLS Coming in at number three is the multi-currency settlement system, CLS.

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

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AUGUST 24, 2023

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

The TRADE

JULY 19, 2023

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

The TRADE

MARCH 6, 2024

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

The TRADE

JUNE 5, 2024

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

The TRADE

MARCH 1, 2024

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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Leaders in Trading 2023: Meet the nominees for… Outstanding FX Trading Venue

The TRADE

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Next up in our introduction to the distinguished nominees for Leaders in Trading 2023 Editors’ Choice Awards, we bring you the shortlist for Outstanding FX Trading Venue, showcasing excellence in the foreign exchange community.

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Outsourced trading: Easy to do, difficult to get right

The TRADE

AUGUST 7, 2024

Outsourced trading, though undoubtedly a contentious topic, is something that has been around in capital markets for decades in some form or another. However, an undeniable surge has occurred across the trading sphere over the last few years, with decidedly mixed results. And the number is climbing.

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LMAX Group acquires FX HedgePool

The TRADE

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Currently, FX swaps account for more than half of total daily FX turnover and are the most traded instrument (in excess of $3.8 The post LMAX Group acquires FX HedgePool appeared first on The TRADE. trillion per day). This deal follows LMAX’s acquisition of FX-focused execution services and data analytics provider Cürex last year.

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

The TRADE

JUNE 14, 2023

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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Avelacom enhances low latency service offering following authorisation from Brazil Stock Exchange

The TRADE

JULY 4, 2024

It also opens the door to the exchange’s post-trade and testing environments. The move facilitates low latency access to B3 for all trading participants and extends the exchange’s services to numerous additional global markets.

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Volatility trading picking up traction as the market pegs it as a future core strategy

The TRADE

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Following a recent period of high volatility, strategies have begun to alter accordingly and market onlookers continue to predict a growth in volatility trading as the market increasingly turns its attention to the area.

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Fireside Friday with… ION’s Edoardo Pacenti

The TRADE

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

They will bolster the security of the US Treasury market by mandating central clearing for eligible securities, such as repos and reverse repos, inter dealer broker transactions and other cash transactions. How will fixed income trading desks be impacted by these proposals?

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The TRADE’s most read stories of the year part three: Regulation, consolidation and resignation

The TRADE

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Majority of prop trading firms obliged to join FINRA under expanded SEC rule And finally, we reach the crescendo of The TRADE’s most read stories for 2023. Today [23 August], many broker-dealers conduct significant cross-exchange or off-exchange activity,” said Gensler in an August statement.

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Keeping ESG commercial

The TRADE

MAY 1, 2024

But running through the Brighton born and bred Papanichola’s veins is an activist streak that has continued to influence his decisions and shape the course of his career to date, ultimately leading him to his current role as head of trading at London-based activist hedge fund, Bluebell Capital Partners.

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

The TRADE

APRIL 30, 2024

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. A key objective of the regulation was to increase market transparency through the promotion of regulated trading venues and encouraging price discovery.

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Inside the FX cut-off conundrum sparking animosity between the buy-side, CLS and custodians as T+1 looms

The TRADE

MAY 24, 2024

The onus is now on these providers to alleviate any workflow issues that may arise for buy-side firms looking to trade around the time of the cut offs – of which there are many. The idea that more trades might be settled bilaterally also increases the counterparty risk that regulators have been looking to avoid across the industry.

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

The 20 greatest trading innovations

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

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

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

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

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

Leaders in Trading 2023: Meet the nominees for… Outstanding FX Trading Venue

Outsourced trading: Easy to do, difficult to get right

LMAX Group acquires FX HedgePool

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

Avelacom enhances low latency service offering following authorisation from Brazil Stock Exchange

Volatility trading picking up traction as the market pegs it as a future core strategy

Fireside Friday with… ION’s Edoardo Pacenti

The TRADE’s most read stories of the year part three: Regulation, consolidation and resignation

Keeping ESG commercial

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

Inside the FX cut-off conundrum sparking animosity between the buy-side, CLS and custodians as T+1 looms

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