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05-21-2023 Newsletter: Thinking if Private Equity is for you?

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Private equity associates are the workhorses of any investment team. They are typically closest to the financial modeling, analytical work, and diligence that private equity firms perform. Embark on an exciting journey in the world of private equity—a fast-paced and fulfilling career path.

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Bank of England and FCA to launch joint Digital Securities Sandbox

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Examples of financial instruments which could be issued and traded in the DSS include equities, corporate and government bonds, and money market instruments. The closing date for responses is 29 May 2024.

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Are we on our way to 24/7 trading in equities?

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Around-the-clock (24/7) trading is something we already see in the foreign exchange markets and the growing cryptocurrency landscape. Yet with equities, these markets are constrained by market hours which may be specific to a region and/or exchanges themselves. Already in EMEA, we have six valid trading days.

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FCA’s consultation period for UK consolidated tape closes with market expressing key considerations ahead of its development

The TRADE

Earlier this year, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced a consultation period with market participants on reforms to improve markets and competitiveness, including the introduction of a UK consolidated tape (CT). A CT for bonds will be the initial focus, with an equities tape following at a later stage.

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Securities industry rallies hard against ESMA’s progressive settlement penalties suggestion

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published a consultation paper in December 2023 on the CSDR penalty regime seeking input on amendments which may include cash penalties that increase with the length of the settlement fail. On social media however, some experts questioned the consistency of the data.

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The TRADE predictions series 2024: Fixed income, a look at central bank policy

The TRADE

RBC BlueBay Asset Management The market is already pricing in rate cuts in Q1 although I, along with many others, don’t believe they will begin before the end of H1. This uncertainty will lead to heightened equity volatility in 2024. When volatility rises, convertible bonds tend to outperform equities.

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FCA moves to consult with industry on UK consolidated tape model as back and forth continues

The TRADE

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced that it will consult with industry participants on reforms to improve markets and competitiveness, including the introduction of a UK consolidated tape. An initial focus will be on a consolidated tape for bonds, followed by an equities tape.