EuroCTP announces pricing structure for EU equities consolidated tape

Non-professional clients will have free data access, while professional users will be subject to fees depending on how they use the data, as EuroCTP chief executive tells The TRADE the pricing structure also includes mechanisms to reduce fees over time if adoption exceeds expectations.

Will the European equities tape tender process end up as a one-horse race?

Annabel Smith explores the potential contenders to provide the European equities consolidated tape following the opening of ESMA’s consultation, unpacking the watchdog’s rules around consortiums, the future role of data providers, and assessing if anyone will step up to the plate to contend with EuroCTP, the only current bidder and exchange-backed initiative.