The TRADE

JULY 17, 2023

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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The TRADE

MARCH 4, 2024

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

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In the UK, the FCA are prioritising the bond consolidated tape and will be rounding off the year with a policy statement setting out the proposed bond CT framework and also consulting on what we hope will be an ambitious new transparency regime for non-equity instruments.

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The TRADE

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed that its guidance regarding the post-Brexit definition of trading venues has come into force today, 9 October. It makes clear that in the case that a firm does not operate a multilateral system, it will not require authorisation as a trading venue.

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The TRADE

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

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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The TRADE

OCTOBER 18, 2023

First up in our introduction to the distinguished nominees for Leaders in Trading 2023 Editors’ Choice Awards, we bring you the shortlist for Outstanding Exchange Group – one of The TRADE’s highly coveted and legacy awards for the exchange community.

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The TRADE

JULY 4, 2023

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. The UK tape’s revenue and sharing model and its inclusion of pre- and post-trade data have not yet been confirmed.

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Focus Investment Banking

MAY 20, 2024

Mr. Bicksler’s experience providing strategic merger and acquisition consulting services also comes from his former role as a Principal of Catalina Consulting during which he was responsible for evaluating numerous companies on behalf of private investment firms. (sold to IBM/Rational Software), Seer Technologies, Inc.

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The TRADE

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Following feedback received from the consultation period, ESMA has confirmed that it will consider all possibilities for a shortened settlement cycle, which includes both T+1 and a potential T+0. ESMA did, however, highlight that the reduction of time available for post-trade processes would be even more acute if the EU was to move to T+0.

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The TRADE

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The TRADE is delighted to announce the winners of this year’s Leaders in Trading awards, with the recipients honoured at a ceremony held last night at The Savoy, London. Keeping it within the family, M&G Investments also took home the award for Trading Desk of the Year.

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The TRADE

JANUARY 17, 2025

I think it’s similar to 2024 to some extent, the main challenges are going to be political and macroeconomic uncertainties and how that will impact traders trading strategy. Financial products are different in EM than in developed markets where products are more electronic, with more high frequency trading, etc.

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The TRADE

DECEMBER 30, 2024

So, 2025 will see more heated debate, and perhaps some real progress, towards the alignment and streamlining of regulation in an attempt to remove barriers to growth and improve the efficiency of financial markets. However, these changes are broadly welcome as they will accelerate the paceofdata harmonisation across jurisdictions.

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