Euronext launches consultation on shorter market hours
Market participants were sent the consultation this week to provide feedback on shorter trading hours by mid-May.
Tag: AFME
ESMA delays extension of tick size regime to SIs due to coronavirus
European regulators have been told not to prioritise supervision of the changes to systematic internalisers amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Time does not heal all in the case of Settlement Discipline Regime extension
The delay from ESMA may not have gone far enough according to some market experts who believe challenges persist despite time extension.
Traders seek seven-hour European market open hours
AFME and the IA have called for a 90-minute reduction in European market hours as the LSE’s consultation nears closure.
Industry bodies step up call for delay to CSDR buy-in regime
Both buy- and sell-side firms agree the mandatory buy-in regime will have significant negative implications on Europe’s capital markets.
London Stock Exchange begins consultation on shorter equity trading hours
Following calls from the industry to reduce trading hours in Europe, the LSE has started a consultation and is accepting responses until the end of January.
Traders call on stock exchanges to shorten market hours in Europe
AFME and the Investment Association are requesting shorter market open hours to improve culture and diversity in the industry.
European Banking Authority director appointed CEO of AFME
Adam Farkas, executive director of EBA, replaces Simon Lewis who has been CEO of AFME since 2010.
Association for Financial Markets in Europe chief to step down
Simon Lewis to depart role as chief executive of sell-side industry trade body in October after nearly ten years.
Buy-Side
BlackRock urges EU policymakers to protect midpoint trading
EU policymakers are looking to extend the tick size regime to SIs, periodic auctions and block trading venues, but the buy-side is concerned about the potential impact this could have on trading at the midpoint.