Europe

Financial regulator in the Netherlands gives Bloomberg authorisation to establish a cross-border MTF in Amsterdam for its European clients.

Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets grants authorisation for Tradeweb’s Amsterdam entity ahead of Brexit.

Oslo Bors said today that its board of directors has met with other potential buyers after receiving interest from parties other than Euronext.

Deloitte's 2019 regulatory outlook report predicts burden of absorbing costs of research under MiFID II will reinforce trend of consolidation on the buy-side, particularly among smaller firms. 

Oslo Bors has invited bids for its acquisition with a new offer process due to take place this month.

Paul Plewman will take on the role as CEO of EMEA, while David Fass is appointed co-head of Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA) for the Americas.

ESMA has submitted a final amendment to the tick size regime as concerns EU trading venues will be at a disadvantage post-Brexit linger.

REGIS-TR is awaiting regulatory approval to establish a trade repository in the UK to continue serving clients post-Brexit.

As Brexit looms, Societe Generale is to open a new base in Paris for clearing of derivatives and OTC products by the end of the year.

Paul Humphrey has decided to leave Euronext after three years to pursue other opportunities.