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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. The rule has divided the market, with conflicting opinions on the benefits of such a move.

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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. Take UBS's Wealth Management division.

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The 20 greatest trading innovations

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For more information on the various providers in the EMS market, check out The TRADE’s annual survey. Bloomberg Terminal Up next and needing little introduction is the Bloomberg Terminal, Bloomberg’s data and proprietary trading platform. This is reflected in its annual subscription now nearing $30,000.

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

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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. New entities were set up by the DFA tasked with overseeing financial markets and managing risks.

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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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