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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is taking significant steps to reshape the UK's financial landscape, responding to industry needs and enhancing market transparency. #InvestmentResearch #Transparency #FCA #FinancialMarkets #UKRegulation #Investment

At the FIX Americas Trading Conference 2024, industry experts discussed how far AI has come in capital markets—and where it's going next. #AI #Finance #CapitalMarkets #Trading #Innovation #RiskManagement #FIXConference2024

As crypto markets operate 24/7, there's a growing debate on whether traditional financial markets will follow suit. With electronic and algorithmic trading dominating volume, shifting toward longer trading hours seems inevitable.

AI is here to stay, and while the opportunities are immense, regulators, investors, and market players must navigate the potential pitfalls to harness its full potential. 💼⚖️ #AI #Finance #AlgorithmicTrading #GenerativeAI #RiskManagement #Innovation #MarketVolatility

"The unintended consequences of declining commission rates" #trading #execution #tca #bestexecution

The demand for multi-asset #TCA on the buy-side is evolving fast, driven by regulatory pressure, the need for data-driven decision making, and advances in #automation.

Barclays' recent report highlights how electronic trading is transforming fixed income trading, much like it did with equities. While automation is taking over many fixed income roles, certain areas remain safer for human traders, at least for now. #fixedincome #AI #TCA

The SEC’s Spring 2024 agenda reveals major updates to market structure and best execution regulations. Key proposals include: Regulation Best Execution: A best execution standard with new Exchange Act rules 1100, 1101, and 1102, requiring robust policies for conflicted transactions with retail clients. Order Competition Rule: Requiring retail equity orders to be exposed in auctions before being internalized. Expanded Exchange Definition: Affecting fixed income markets and crypto asset securities. Firms must act now to review and enhance their best execution policies in preparation for these sweeping changes. #BestExecution #MarketStructure #SECRegulations #Compliance #FinanceIndustry

In today's fragmented market, the sell-side remains essential for accessing liquidity and ensuring best execution. It's a dynamic partnership driven by technology, but trust, experience, and collaboration remain key. #Finance #Trading #BuySide #SellSide #Technology #Liquidity #MarketTrends

As we approach November, all eyes are on the U.S. presidential election. But it’s not just politics making headlines—elections can have a significant impact on the stock market as well. Yet, despite the noise of political change, macroeconomic factors often play a bigger role in shaping market performance. As the year unfolds, how will global markets react to the evolving political and economic landscape? #Elections2024 #StockMarket #Volatility #Trading #Macroeconomics #GlobalEconomy