Sentiment is soaring following a strong start to the year with 24% ‘very optimistic’ about the Q2 outlook as firms look to further expand their reach, according to the latest Acuiti report.
New report explores the potential shift to listed futures and options by retail brokers following increasing regulatory restrictions on contract for difference markets and the impact this will have on competition and the institutional brokerage landscape.
New Acuiti report found that most respondents expect between 26-50% of listed crypto derivatives trading volumes to be conducted onshore following establishment of new regulatory frameworks.
There is a significant gap in the market for a customisable listed product, an Acuiti report has found.
Around two thirds of firms are set to make higher than average investments in 2024, with algo trading tools, connectivity to new markets, and market data the top priorities, according to the latest Acuiti report.
Capturing new or unique trading opportunities among the main reasons for 24% of hedge funds looking to change or increase their number of FX prime brokerage providers, finds Acuiti report.
Key local challenges cited in the Trading Technologies and Acuiti report include finding the right local partners, understanding local rules and regulations and gaining access to regional markets via preferred clearing firms.
The most recent Acuiti report suggests that IFPR requirements are set to reach “potentially ruinous levels”.
A recent Acuiti report found that 75% of prop trading firms surveyed saw volatility trading strategies out-perform other markets in 2022.
The new framework proposes that venues listing crypto assets should shoulder the responsibility of the issuer in cases where none exist – as is the case for Bitcoin, asserts an Acuiti report.