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Retail regulatory restrictions could boost European listed derivatives markets, but how will institutional brokers be affected?

The TRADE

European retail brokers are expected to target growth in institutional markets alongside expanding into listed derivatives if restrictions on contract for difference (CFD) markets continue to gain traction, a study by Acuiti in partnership with ION has found.

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Majority of prop trading firms obliged to join FINRA under expanded SEC rule

The TRADE

to cover previously exempt proprietary trading firms. The decision is set to contribute to greater transparency and strengthened oversight in the treasury markets due in large part to the fact that FINRA requires members report post-trade activity in these markets.

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CQG unveils AI predictive model for traders

The TRADE

The new machine learning offering is aimed at retail traders and buy-side firms such as proprietary trading firms and hedge funds.

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How do Banks Make Money? Explanation, Examples

Peak Frameworks

The world of banking can be broadly divided into: Retail Banks: Think of your local branch where you have your checking and savings accounts. This model is foundational for retail and commercial banks. Trading and Proprietary Trading Many large banks are involved in trading activities.

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Elliott Picks Apart SEC Case on Disclosures

The Deal

The Deal reviewed a large cross-section of letters and most, including corporate and retail lobbyists, supported faster disclosure as a means of helping out small investors who, in the words of one supporter, are disadvantaged by “information asymmetry.” Elliott, one of the most prolific activist investors in the U.S.

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Leaders in Trading 2023: Meet the nominees for… Outstanding FX Trading Venue

The TRADE

In 2022, CME Group saw a record year for its exchange-listed foreign exchange products, which was followed by a record day for its FX suite of products in March this year, trading $296 billion notional in one day across over three million contracts.

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The 20 greatest trading innovations

The TRADE

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. Given their low risk and low fee model they’re extremely popular with retail investors.

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