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

The TRADE

New rules have impacted almost every financial firm, ranging from banks to asset managers. The importance of these rules can be linked to the reshaping of the regulatory environment and ultimately creating a more robust trading environment and promoting investor confidence.

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

The TRADE

Both, according to the regulator, are designed to enhance trading opportunities for all investors, ensuring that orders placed reflect the best prices available. Given that equity market structure in the US has not seen any major updates since 2005, the SEC’s proposals will likely cause some growing pains.

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The Role of Private Equity Firms in New York City’s Economic Landscape

OfficeHours

Capital Allocation and Efficiency: Private equity firms serve as intermediaries between investors seeking attractive returns and companies in need of capital. Risk Mitigation: Private equity firms bring a disciplined approach to investment decision-making and risk management.

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Evolving regulation expected to push crypto derivatives trading volumes onshore

The TRADE

Respondents to the survey anticipate a split in liquidity between onshore and offshore, with a bias towards the incumbents having existing liquidity and retail flows as an advantage. Clearing in traditional finance is by its very nature a daily process and no clearing activities take place over the weekend.

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Technology Services + IT Consulting M&A 2023 Recap and 2024 Outlook

Solganick & Co.

While deal volume dipped compared to 2021 and 2022’s frenetic pace, the sector displayed remarkable resilience, attracting continued investor and strategic buyer interest. billion : This acquisition helps Atos expand its cloud migration and managed services offerings, particularly in North America. Solganick & Co.

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What are Headwinds vs. Tailwinds in Business?

Peak Frameworks

For instance, an economic downturn can lead to job losses, which in turn can result in decreased consumer spending, which then affects retail, real estate, and other sectors. Impact on Sentiment Beyond tangible effects, headwinds can influence investor and consumer sentiment.

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What is a Short Squeeze?

Peak Frameworks

, Short Selling is an investment strategy where investors sell borrowed shares, anticipating the price will drop and they can buy them back at a lower cost, making a profit from the difference. The GameStop saga, for instance, was fueled by bullish sentiment among a large group of retail investors on the Reddit community r/WallStreetBets.

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