Prop trading firms turn to Middle East as they consider leaving Europe in the wake of IFPR
The most recent Acuiti report suggests that IFPR requirements are set to reach “potentially ruinous levels”.
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Volatility trading picking up traction as the market pegs it as a future core strategy
A recent Acuiti report found that 75% of prop trading firms surveyed saw volatility trading strategies out-perform other markets in 2022.
Venues set to bear the brunt of monitoring crypto market abuses under proposed UK regulatory regime
The new framework proposes that venues listing crypto assets should shoulder the responsibility of the issuer in cases where none exist – as is the case for Bitcoin, asserts an Acuiti report.
Over 75% of prop trading firms saw volatility trading strategies out-perform other markets in 2022
Almost a half of futures commission merchants (FCM) surveyed in a new Acuiti report said they had seen an increase in interest from clients for trading volatility since 2020.
Over half of asset managers do not believe that the T+1 shift will make US equities more attractive, finds Acuiti report
Asset managers also discussed headcount with a third saying they intend to add more traders to the desk, along with operations talent in the build-up to market structure and regulatory changes.
Derivatives traders are backing future interest-rate driven growth as BofE hikes rates to highest level in 15 years
Acuiti report suggests the interest rate environment could reverse a decade-long decline in the number of futures commission merchants (FCMs).
Traders peg UAE and EU as optimal regulatory environments for crypto trading
Acuiti report found that majority of traders believe the main responsibility for monitoring and trade reporting in crypto trading lies with trading venues.
More than two thirds of traders are looking to diversify through Asia and South America expansion
Costs are a top priority to consider when connecting to a new market by proprietary trading firms, hedge funds and bank execution desks, finds Acuiti report.
Around 50% of prop trading firms are considering moving operations out of European markets due to Mifid complexity, Acuiti report finds
The new report found that only 12% of respondents polled believe that the new regulatory regime correctly reflects the prudential risks firms pose.
Backlash against the EU’s new active clearing account requirements continues as sell-side voice concerns
Almost 90% of sell-side clearing managers believe the proposals will increase costs for their clients, an Acuiti report has found.