Study warns European Commission to learn from US when developing EU tape
A study from Market Structure Partners carried out for the European Commission has recommended the EU moves forward with plans to form a consolidated tape.
Tag: MiFID II
SmartStream adds derivatives to SI registry ahead of MiFID II deadline
A derivatives component has been added to the SmartStream SI registry before the MiFID II SI regime for derivatives is enforced later this month.
ESMA finds no material evidence of harmful impact of MiFID II unbundling
The European regulatory watchdog has seemingly countered claims that unbundling has harmed research coverage and quality.
Fixed Income
Dutch regulator calls for overhaul of MiFID II fixed income transparency rules
The AFM stated in a recent report the overall sentiment is that MiFID II has not yet delivered its goals in fixed income markets, and should be considered a work in progress.
Rosenblatt survey highlights buy-side disconnect with changes to MiFID II
ESMA has made several recommendations in its report on the MiFID II review, but a poll from Rosenblatt Securities suggests the buy-side is not quite on the same page as the regulator.
European Commission confirms roll back of MiFID II rules in recovery package
MiFID II unbundling and best execution reporting requirements will be scaled back under new recovery package from the European Commission.
Buy-Side
Headhunting: the rise of the post-MiFID II trader
As the investment industry continues to grapple ongoing headwinds, Hayley McDowell speaks with senior recruiters and consultants to explore how the talent landscape has changed for buy-side traders in recent years.
French regulator says SIs contribution to transparency is very limited
Analysis by the AMF found just 22% of the amounts traded by SIs in the continuous trading phase are subject to pre-trade transparency.
European asset managers pursue consolidated tape in MiFID II review
The European Fund and Asset Management Association said a lack of enforcement on costs of market data has been detrimental to consolidated tape efforts.
Turquoise chief says industry profile has changed as block trading soars
Robert Barnes, CEO of LSEG’s Turquoise, tells The TRADE there has been an underlying change in how business is getting done.