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.
Tag: AFME
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.
Blockchain takes a back seat as banks focus on AI and data
Research from AFME and PwC found that blockchain has little or no current technology investment focus for the majority of banks.
Regulators fail to find ‘smoking gun’ in bond liquidity reports
AFME conference panel says regulators have failed to look to the future when exploring bond liquidity.
Equity trading declines 13% across Europe
Third quarter equity review authored by AFME revealed a 13% decrease across European equity shares traded.
European M&A suffer 68% decline
Mergers and acquisitions in the second quarter suffer major decline compared to the first quarter this year.