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Bank of England and FCA to launch joint Digital Securities Sandbox

The TRADE

The Bank of England (BoE) and the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are working together to operate a new Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS) – a regime that will allow firms to use developing technology in the issuance, trading and settlement of securities.

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Coinbase’s digital finance trading head returns to State Street as automation, analytics and platform services lead

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Previously, he served as State Street’s global head of algorithmic trading, securities finance. Before joining State Street, Delikaris spent a decade at Goldman Sachs in a variety of roles including vice president, securities lending/credit-repo trading and associate, mortgage trader. Welcome back to State Street, Nick!”

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SPAC Trend Gives Rise to Securities Enforcement and Litigation Risks

Cooley M&A

A SPAC is a publicly traded shell company with no underlying operating business that seeks to merge with a target operating company. In light of the trend, the US Securities Exchange Commission’s Division of Corporation Finance recently issued SPAC disclosure guidance. What is a SPAC. Why it matters.

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Expansion of US equity options consolidated tape go live delayed

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As a securities information processor, OPRA members consist of the national securities exchanges that have been approved by the SEC to provide markets for the listing and trading of exchange-traded securities options.

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People Moves Monday: Weekly round up

The TRADE

Van Suchtelen joined LedgerEdge from boutique trading firm SFI Markets – formerly STX Fixed Income – where he was responsible for the Northern European market. Before that, he held senior positions at ATC Financial Solutions and Wallich & Matthes, where he set up the asset back securities desk.

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

The TRADE

The four separate rulemakings put forward by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in December last year represent the most significant attempt to revamp market structure for US equities in recent memory. The development of the current rules was informed by technological capabilities that today seem hopelessly archaic.

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Understanding the Difference Between Hedge Funds and Private Equity

MergersCorp M&A International

These funds typically invest in publicly traded securities and derivatives, allowing for a wide range of investment tactics that can include long and short positions, derivatives trading, and leveraging. Hedge funds also focus on maximizing returns in any market condition, whether bullish or bearish.