Exchanges Archive

Yet another interruption to trading at a major US exchange Monday has added more impetus to regulators to review market structure rules and assess the viability of continuing self-regulation of bourses. read more>

A draft report on a Europe-wide financial transaction tax for bonds, shares and derivatives will be put forward in the European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee next week. read more>

Regulatory change to Taiwan’s derivatives market will see increased derivatives volumes and higher participation from foreign asset managers as trading rules are softened, according to new research. read more>

Broker crossing networks such as Credit Suisse’s Crossfinder and other alternative dark venues are gaining traction in Japan, although future technological improvements on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and potential regulatory restrictions may provide challenges down the road. read more>

Even as its equities markets declined, the Singapore Exchange has recently seen volumes grow in its derivatives markets. read more>

Morgan Stanley’s Australian arm will now offer direct market access connectivity to the Australian Stock Exchange’s Centre Point Block. read more>

Broker ITG will offer futures execution and routing as part of an expansion to meet a spike in futures trading. read more>

More than one in five European small- and medium-sized enterprises have reported a worsening in bank loan availability, according to new data which reveals a building trend that may push more to list on equity markets to raise funds. read more>

Equity market participants believe planned new rules restricting high-frequency trading are the biggest threat to liquidity across European markets, according to the latest poll results from theTRADEnews.com showing traders' continued concern of impending regulation. read more>

BATS Global markets reached a record 13% market share of US equity trading volume in October. read more>