MiFID II contains a number of inducements requirements, including rules relating to conflicts of interest, research, hospitality, corporate access, and payment for order flow. This Client Alert outlines these requirements and...more
The Commission shares the results of a 2017 study into the current functioning of European markets for retail investment products.
Key Points:
..The European Commission’s Final Report is the result of examining a broad...more
FCA publishes final rules and further consultation on outstanding remedies under its asset management market study.
Key Points:
..The FCA has published a Policy Statement (PS18/8) setting out final rules and guidance...more
The FCA is proposing to add a new chapter on insider dealing and market manipulation to its Financial Crime Guide.
Key Points:
..The FCA proposes to add a new Chapter 8 to Part 1 of its Financial Crime Guide, outlining...more
New FCA Discussion Paper demonstrates how the regulator’s thinking in relation to culture has evolved.
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In Discussion Paper (DP) 18/2, the FCA has taken an unusual approach to a topic that has received...more
The FCA has published a report, clarifying its expectations of firms that develop or use algorithmic trading strategies.
On 12 February 2018, the FCA published a report on algorithmic trading compliance in wholesale...more