Tag: Financial Conduct Authority

The new rules are designed to offer a unified legal framework for crypto trading across Europe, “boosting the benefits and curbing the threats” of trading within these markets.

MiFID II amendments mirror some of the changes brought into force in the EU yesterday through the Quick Fix Directive, including the removal of best execution reports.

FCA makes digital asset custody and trade execution provider permanent member of its register.

Scrapping of MiFID II research requirements for small caps and best ex by FCA could pose risk to UK businesses also operating in the EU, says RegTech expert.

Financial Conduct Authority removes the requirement to submit RTS 27 and RTS 28 reports and exempts companies with a market cap of less than £200m from research payment rules.

The soon-to-launch Scottish Stock Exchange aims to bring impact investing to the forefront of the capital markets.

Standard Chartered said the fines relate to violations of US sanctions laws and financial crime control failures in the UK.

Senior reporter Hayley McDowell examines ESMA’s investigations into periodic auctions and asks what it could mean for the future of trading post-MiFID II.

The FCA appears to take a more relaxed approach to periodic auctions, while asset managers and other regulators remain concerned about their lack of transparency.

MiFID II compliance with best execution, unbundling and payment for order flow are among the rules the FCA will be looking at this year.