Europe Archive

May 22, 2013

Traiana OTC initiative does little for interoperability

An extension of post-trade matching service Traiana that sends OTC equity trades through central counterparties will cut bilateral equity trade settlement fees for brokers and banks, but is unlikely to spur greater interoperability in Europe. read more>

May 20, 2013

FPL updates post-trade guidelines

Reducing settlement times and streamlining post-trade processes were key issues in new FIX Protocol Limited global post-trade processing guidelines released today, according to a senior member of FPL's post-trade team. read more>

May 17, 2013

EMIR extraterritoriality deadline ‘unrealistic’

EMIR extraterritoriality deadline ‘unrealistic’

Experts have warned a September deadline the European Commission has set for the European Securities and Markets Authority to draft technical standards covering the extraterritorial aspects of new clearing regulation will not be met. read more>

May 15, 2013

No second chance for MiFID II – FCA

No second chance for MiFID II – FCA

UK markets watchdog the Financial Conduct Authority has called on the industry to help regulators get MiFID II's technical standards "right first time" once the directive's text is finalised. read more>

May 14, 2013

Spanish regulator outlines market reforms

Spanish regulator CNMV has taken steps to reform the registration, clearing and settlement system in the country's financial markets, with the publication of a set of key changes. read more>

May 14, 2013

Liquidnet appointments suggest further Continental push

Institutional block trading network Liquidnet has appointed two senior members to its EMEA team to build on positive early-year results as it grow its Continental Europe client base. read more>

May 10, 2013

Investit buy-side commission initiative draws closer

An initiative bringing together UK buy-side firms to exchange perspectives on broker services, such as payments for research, led by consultancy Investit, will take place in coming weeks as key firms have signed on. read more>

May 09, 2013

BATS Chi-X Europe becomes registered exchange

BATS Chi-X Europe becomes registered exchange

Pan-European multilateral trading facility BATS Chi-X Europe has received its Recognised Investment Exchange licence from UK regulator the Financial Conduct Authority, giving it greater power to challenge Europe's primary markets and potentially drive down listing costs. read more>

May 09, 2013

HFT helps stabilise the market during shocks - Eurex

HFT helps stabilise the market during shocks - Eurex

High-frequency trading provides stability to the market during crashes, according to Eurex data aimed at disproving buy-side "misconceptions". read more>

May 08, 2013

FCA seeks consistent ‘proactive’ oversight by UK venues

FCA seeks consistent ‘proactive’ oversight by UK venues

The UK's financial markets regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority, has increased pressure on UK-based trading venues to better mitigate potential systemic risks through a new consultation paper. read more>