FCA finds execution quality on LSE, Bats and Turquoise has improved
UK equity market execution has seen marginal improvement, according to equity trading venue analysis by the FCA.
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Buy-side faces further cost probing from FCA
FCA proposes full disclosure of transaction costs to pension schemes that invest in funds.
Industry mulls UK regulator’s ‘assertive stance’ on MiFID II unbundling
Despite gaining clarity on unbundling rules, industry participants have noted the UK’s stricter stance on implementation.
FCA expands Sandbox team to meet growing FinTech demand
The UK’s FCA has processed 24 out 69 successful applicants for its sandbox, who will move on to testing soon.
FCA estimates 3.5% of trades in dark pools reference ‘stale’ prices
Despite increasing stale pricing, FCA concludes the problem does not outweigh the benefits of using dark pools.
Ex-Barclays chief faces ban for destroying culture assessment
UK’s FCA urges former chief be banned for destroying a cultural assessment on senior management at Barclays.
Buy-side most concerned Brexit will see regulatory split
A potential regulatory bifurcation is the biggest concern for asset managers following the EU referendum in the UK.
Mounting IT costs force firms onto ‘cloud’ as FCA supports move
FCA publishes first guidelines on cloud technology, as TABB research suggests widespread adoption by 2018.
FCA partners with Republic of Korea for latest FinTech bridge
UK and Republic of Korea partner for FinTech innovation with FCA’s latest ‘FinTech bridge’.
FCA publishes Dark Pools Thematic Review
Significant differences recognised between UK and US dark pools in Thematic Review from the Financial Conduct Authority.