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Aquis’ diversification strategy a significant factor in strong H1 results

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Read more: Aquis Exchange acquires minority stake in US block trading start-up OptimX Markets Aquis markets currently holds a 5.1% Notably, last week Aquis Exchange relaxed its ban on proprietary or non-client firms on its UK and EU trading platforms, set to allow access for more aggressive proprietary trading firms.

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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.

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

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Among its provisions, the DFA established several new regulatory bodies, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and introduced stringent regulations on banks and financial institutions. The regulation has faced criticism for its complexity and potential unintentional consequences.