In a world where physical stock borrowing is becoming ever more expensive for institutions to fund, the CFD is having something of a renaissance.

Reg NMS increased competition in US markets, and improved market quality for large stocks, but it also increased trading complexity. The adoption of such rules in Europe would be complicated and fundamentally change European markets. It would also risk unintended consequences.

The results of this year’s Algo Survey by The TRADE show independent brokers outperforming traditional bulge brokers in almost every category. We caught up with Mike Seigne, head of Execution Services at Redburn, to find out how these relatively small firms are able to outperform their much larger competitors.

Anya van den Berg, VP of data and analytics for Europe at Deutsche Börse, outlines the importance of data driven strategies in the wake of volatility and remote working conditions caused by the pandemic.

What are the major factors that small and medium broker dealers need to consider when selecting a partner for a sell-side trading workflow?

Ahead of the launch of Cboe Europe Derivatives (CEDX), Ade Cordell, president of Cboe NL, and Conor McCann, head of European derivatives sales at SIG, which has committed to being a market-maker in CEDX index options products, discuss their expectations for the new market.

Survey respondents say market and reference data strategies need updating, requiring drastic cultural changes in organisations, and a rethink on how to use data management to better leverage investment.

For market participants seeking to invest in such a globally-critical supply chain as Taiwan, it is imperative to be given a cost-effective and versatile way to manage their positions.

Hear insights from a new Refinitiv survey that explores ways in which firms are trying to harness the value of market and reference data to increase revenues and boost efficiencies.

Cboe Global Markets outlines its approach to bringing competition and innovation to Europe’s equity index futures and options markets ahead of the launch of Cboe Europe Derivatives in September.