Central counterparties should consider potential conflicts in various relationships
MiFID II is likely to increase competition and drive consolidation
At its Dec. 14 meeting, the ECB council left benchmark interest rates and its stimulus program unchanged
Growth is broad-based across countries and not just isolated to powerhouse Germany
Canadian regulators will continue to monitor developments in Europe
More than 85% of traders surveyed expect a rise in passive investing could provoke change in global markets, but only 40% see this development as positive for their companies
Expanding access to client data will help empower fintechs and intensify competition for traditional banks
Efforts to replace existing financial benchmarks, follow from a widespread market manipulation scandal
Asset disposals are likely to slow over the next 12 to 18 months
The guidelines are part of European Union’s fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism