Crossing Networks & Dark Pools Archive

May 23, 2013

London must brace for MiFID II-driven BCN and sales trader decline

The impending MiFID II regulation will effectively cease broker crossing networks in Europe, causing unprecedented upheaval to trading processes and the technology that underpins them, an expert has warned. read more>

May 23, 2013

ITG extends POSIT suite to Singapore

Execution and research broker ITG has extended the reach of its POSIT suite of crossing and aggregation tools to Singapore. read more>

May 22, 2013

ASIC rule changes may shrink Australian dark pools

ASIC rule changes may shrink Australian dark pools

Changes to rules governing dark pools in Australia on 26 May may prompt a shift of equity market liquidity back onto lit trading venues, but mid-point crossing services are expected to thrive. read more>

May 21, 2013

Barclays sees value in dark pool reporting

Barclays has confirmed it will continue reporting monthly aggregate data from its US dark pool LX citing the industry benefits of greater transparency, a month after rival dark pool operator Credit Suisse ceased relaying similar data. read more>

May 07, 2013

Can you see a tipping point in the dark?

Can you see a tipping point in the dark?

Two reports on dark trading levels suggest the European equity market was approaching a landmark in the first quarter of 2013. read more>

May 02, 2013

Irish aim to tackle twin hurdles to MiFID consensus

Rules on dark pools and post-trade competition are the remaining barriers to agreement on MiFID II by members of the Council of the European Union ahead the EcoFin meeting scheduled by the Irish Presidency for 14 May. read more>

March 20, 2013

ITG overhauls POSIT Alert to improve liquidity access

Agency broker ITG has unveiled a revamped version of its POSIT Alert buy-side crossing tool, offering a single point of access to liquidity across 28 countries and improved functionality. read more>

March 15, 2013

Semark takes the helm at UBS MTF

Semark takes the helm at UBS MTF

UBS has confirmed the appointment of Richard Semark as the new CEO of its pan-European dark pool, following the departure of Robert Barnes. read more>

March 06, 2013

ITG enhances POSIT order protection

Agency broker ITG has unveiled Liquidity Guard, a new tool developed to protect buy-side orders in its POSIT suite of crossing solutions. read more>

February 20, 2013

Liquidnet has 'no firm plans' for bond venue, targets European growth

Liquidnet has 'no firm plans' for bond venue, targets European growth

The creation of a European bond venue is "a constant topic of debate" among Liquidnet members, according to the firm's new head of EMEA operations, who also stated the buy-side only dark pool is targeting greater business from continental Europe. read more>