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How do Banks Make Money? Explanation, Examples

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Trading and Proprietary Trading Many large banks are involved in trading activities. This can be trading on behalf of their clients (like when you buy a stock through a bank's brokerage service) or proprietary trading where banks invest their own money.

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

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These measures included mandates for constraints on proprietary trading (known as the Volcker Rule), and enhanced supervision of derivatives markets, as well as increased capital reserves. ESMA’s guidelines emphasise the importance of governance, accountability, and transparency in AI deployment.

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The TRADE predictions series 2025: Technology is king

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However, in todays competitive and cost-sensitive capital markets efficiency is paramount, and automation typically returns quickly as markets stabilise. The proprietary systems that once gave large banks and hedge funds a competitive edge are no longer exclusive to those with deep pockets.

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