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The industry needs to mind its language and adopt plain English
Boutiques hit by ‘perfect storm’ two years after introduction of EU market rules
‘Honeymoon period’ allowing EU reforms to bed in ‘will not last for ever’
Esma advocates Europe introduce US-style tape of trading information
Even larger companies are affected as investment banks retrench
Banks battle for audiences with new information sets, ‘charticles’ and podcasts
Rethink on aspects of landmark legislation after concerns from banks, investors and regulators
Independent groups and small brokers complain bigger rivals have adopted predatory pricing
Grumbles over the price of market data from banks, traders and other customers are common
Exchange Traded Funds have finally moved centre stage
Banks will not have to register as investment advisers under EU rules
European research will do little for the bank in the US, where it lags behind Lazard
Anglo-French bank’s move reflects pressure from EU markets rules
Chart to start the week: more fund houses adopt Mifid II-style transparency on pricing
France positions itself as a stronger voice in post-Brexit decision-making
Policymakers explore ways to break objections to gathering trade information into one place
The unintended consequences are often what you least expect.
Liquidnet, Virtu and others pick up share after reform package 18 months ago
SEC told that Europeans will gain advantage unless investment research spending is disclosed
New European regulations have provided greater certainty over best execution
EU market participants say poorly-worded rules undermine some key objectives
Wealth managers now required to produce annual fee statements
Early data on its effects show market opening and integration are continuing apace
Lenders say additional disclosures required would be cumbersome to provide and of little value
‘Dark pool’ operator buys marketplace that links investors to niche providers
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