The implementation of the law which would “prohibit the creation, operation, and advertising of prediction markets in the state” was set for 1 August 2026; The TRADE unpacks the state of play…

Jesse Forster, head of equity market structure and technology at Coalition Greenwich, gives his perspective on what to keep an eye on in Q3 2026.

Following the MSCI’s recent annual market classification review, Natasha Cocksedge takes stock of who’s moved up, and who remains in stagnant water as market accessibility and international investor standards become an increasingly important influence in rankings.

From the SEC’s MoU with the CFTC in March 2026, to the more recent agreement with the National Futures Association last month - marking the first formal MoU directly between the two bodies - Natasha Cocksedge explores how US regulators are shifting their focus to cooperation.

The TRADE catches up with Nick Dutton, chief regulatory officer at Cboe Europe, to hear his perspectives on key regulation shaping European markets, with a focus on the ongoing MISP and ESMA consultations, and where the line is drawn between policy and practice.

The TRADE sits down with Sven Rudolf, head of trading at ODDO BHF AM, to unpack what’s front of mind across Europe’s regulatory landscape, from discussions around Mifid III, and a transition to shorter settlement cycles, to the upcoming consolidated tape implementations and best execution parameters.

The industry association emphasised key measures that MISP should encourage, including SI recognition and mandatory CSD interoperability.

Data asymmetries across global markets have led to a compression of the traditional sell-side, automated market makers and exchanges competing for the same flow rather than playing individual roles in the execution process, Market Structure Partners chief executive tells The TRADE.

The new framework comes into play just months after the UK’s regime was revised in December 2025; includes staggered publication and instrument-based deferrals.