Rethink bond exit plans, warns MAS
Traders of Asian fixed income assets should re-evaluate liquidity contingency plans due to the changing profile of those investing in Asian bond markets, according to a new report.
Regulation
EU set to delay MiFID II by a full year
Commission expected to confirm all aspects of MiFID will be delayed until 2018.
SEC outlines tougher regime for dark pools
US regulator proposes new rules to increase dark pool transparency and protect investors.
FCA launches study of asset management industry
FCA plans year-long study into asset managers, looking at competitiveness and achieving value for money for clients.
What now for MiFID II?
With MiFID II now expected to be delayed until 2018, the one thing market participants can be certain of is more uncertainty.
Walking away
With
regulations demanding that banks hold more capital against risk-taking
activities, some are quitting certain sectors, writes Joe McGrath.
MiFID II “will force trades back onto lit market”
Industry told that MiFID II's dark pool caps will inevitably force flow back onto lit markets, where it risks being gamed by other market participants.
European Parliament eyes MiFID II ammendments
MEP says MiFID II's technical standards will need to be amended before Parliament formally approves them.
US regulators taking strong stance on swaps data reporting
US derivatives regulators plan to overhaul swaps reporting in order to streamline and improve the quality of reports.
ASIC reviews HFT, finds no need for new regulation
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) will not introduce new regulation for high frequency trading and dark liquidity, finding that existing settings “are largely adequate and effective.”