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

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has moved to expand the remit of national securities associations such as the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). to cover previously exempt proprietary trading firms. 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.

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Outsourced trading: Easy to do, difficult to get right

The TRADE

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.

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

The TRADE

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. On 30 June 2023, Livor was replaced by the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR).

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The 20 greatest trading innovations

The TRADE

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. CLS Coming in at number three is the multi-currency settlement system, CLS.

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The TRADE predictions series 2025: Technology is king

The TRADE

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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