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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. Derivative contracts based on those securities can also be written, with those activities still being required to comply with the regulations that govern them.

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Certificate of Deposit (CD)

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They come at a low risk, with some being insured by government bodies. Negotiable – Some CDs are negotiable, i.e. they can be sold in the secondary market Secondary Market A secondary market is a platform where investors can easily buy or sell securities once issued by the original issuer, be it a bank, corporation, or government entity.

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The SEC’s equities overhaul: Necessary plumbing changes or a liquidity drain?

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As one of the four pillars of the SEC’s proposals, the new rule would establish a best execution regulatory framework for brokers, dealers, government securities brokers, government securities dealers and municipal securities dealers. “If adopted, [Regulation Best Execution] would help ensure that brokers have policies and procedures in place to (..)

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

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The regulation also introduced stricter rules on investor protection and product governance, particularly through mandating more rigorous suitability and appropriateness assessments, to ensure that financial products and services are aligned with investors’ needs and risk profiles.