In light of the US ATS’ looking to migrate to Europe and new offerings being proposed by European exchanges, Annabel Smith weighs up increased fragmentation against innovation, exploring the new competitive landscape, the prospect of private rooms, and who might be the provider to benefit most from first mover advantage.

Following a last-minute decision from Brussels in March to plug an accidental regulatory loophole, Annabel Smith explores what might’ve happened if the European market was left with no caps on dark trading and whether the events signal a wider issue in the European regulatory machine.

As the growth of digital assets continues at a rapid pace, Wesley Bray explores its influence on traditional finance, market structure and trading practices, and looks at what can be learned from the asset class.