MiFID II Explained: Expanding from an Exchange-Centric Model MiFID II has expanded the scope of the regime to cover financial instruments linked to trading venues
MIFID II Implications for IBs, Affiliates, and the FX Industry Those hardest hit are small retail brokers whose client base is located within the European Union.
Two Months Until MiFID II Goes Live: What Should you be Doing? With the deadline fast approaching for MiFID II, firms would be well served to take a few crucial steps.
Preparing For MiFID II – Is Your Content Marketing Up To Scratch? All eyes will be on smooth execution with MiFID II rules affecting firms in multiple ways.
Increased Automation, Proactivity, and Single Dealer Platforms What drives sales productivity and how does automation impact forex ECNs?
Senior Managers Regime Compliance Could Usher in a New Era of Joint Working The new SMR seeks to strengthen personal accountability in financial institutions.
Regtech Can Help Stop the New Regulations Blame Game Forever It's impossible to predict which parts of the legislation will become major pain points until it's implemented.
Is This the End of the Bank of England’s Quantitative Easing Programme? Loved and cherished after its introduction, QE is now seen as no longer effective and no longer necessary.
Brexit and Capital Markets – the Unknowns, the Location and the Technology Because the situation surrounding Brexit is so unclear, it’s impossible to address potential issues with any certainty.
The Narrowing Risk Gap Between Traditional and Alternative Investments Why is market sentiment so benign?
Was CME Europe Doomed From the Start? CME Europe's experiment on the continent has come to an end - where did it go wrong?
Timestamping Opportunities from the MiFID II – Part III Timestamping can provide financial services firms a huge opportunity for optimization and efficiency.
The Advantages of Timestamping Beyond MiFID II Compliance – Part II MiFID II mandates new levels of detail coupled with micro and millisecond accuracy.
Analyzing Market Impact – Does Your Trading Affect the Wider Market How does your choice of liquidity and transaction cost analysis impact the broader market?
Ticking Clocks: The Advantages of Timestamping Beyond MiFID II Compliance Firms would be wise to consider the additional benefits that time stamping can provide.
Big Data Improving the Energy Sector How can predictive analytics can be used to improve energy production surveillance?
Addressing the Global Code of Conduct and Last Look Policy Are flawed and dated principles handicapping the FX global code of conduct?
Does Pre-Trade Hedging Have a Place in a Modern Market? Pre-trade hedging has no place in a modern marketplace, though this does not stop it from happening.
Consolidate Audit Trail – Timeliness of Reporting Ahead of Consolidated Audit Trail implementation, the subject of timeliness for reporting remains a topic of conversation.
What is in Store for the FX Industry in 2017? 2017 is shaping up to be an important year for FX, including the rollout of a code of conduct ...