Why Does Liquidity Differ Between “Prime of Prime’s”?
April 24, 2019
Recently at an FX conference, a developing fund manager and I crossed paths. After a few polite introductions, I quickly realized that, based on his
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2018: Short Cuts make Long Delays
February 27, 2019
2018 was a challenging year for retail FX brokerages with many of them being sold over the counter and others struggling to implement the new rules mandated by regulators. What
Regulatory Jurisdictions for Startup FX Brokerages
December 6, 2018
The FX Landscape has changed dramatically this year, mostly due to the implementation of MiFID 2 regulations, and rulings by ESMA, in Europe alongside additional
How to Verify Your UK FCA Broker’s License?
August 1, 2018
In a world of constantly evolving regulations, licensing and compliance is of paramount importance. Many traders and brokers read and hear about regulation everywhere, but
How to Get an LEI Number if You Don’t Have a LOU (Local Operating Unit) in Your Country
April 10, 2018
The global push for greater transparency in financial markets continues to gain traction with top tier regulators now requiring that all entities, engaged in trading
Who Are the Real Beneficiaries of MIFID 2?
January 22, 2018
I’m sure there aren’t many industry peers who have managed to escape the MIFID 2 avalanche this past year and, perhaps only the frenzy surrounding
MiFID 2: Are You a High Frequency Trader?
December 6, 2017
As January 3, 2018 approaches, FX industry participants are busy reading through the new financial laws of “Markets in Financial Instruments Directive” (MiFID 2) in
MiFID II Reporting – DRSPs, APAs, ARMs, CTPs
October 19, 2017
by Natallia Hunik, Global Head of Sales at Advanced Markets & Fortex, Inc. and Ron Finberg, Head of Business Development at Cappitech. MiFID II has
MiFID II – How Many Liquidity Providers Should a Broker Have?
September 13, 2017
Best execution policy under MiFID adopts a multi-faceted approach that addresses, amongst other things, quality of execution, trading conditions extended to clients and the counterparty
Does a “Tied Agent” Designation Equate to an “Introducing Broker (IB)” Under MiFID II?
August 15, 2017
With the deadline for MiFID II implementation fast approaching, a lot of confusion and uncertainty still exists within the FX Industry. MiFID II regulation is