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What Challenges Await High-Frequency Trading in a Tightening Regulatory Environment? 🕒 #HFTRoadAhead 🕒 Good afternoon, market strategists and compliance officers! Building on our morning discussion about the future of high-frequency trading within a changing regulatory framework, let’s delve deeper into the specific challenges that await HFT. How can firms prepare to navigate these obstacles effectively? 🚧 Identifying Challenges in a New Regulatory Era 🚧 As regulations tighten around high-frequency trading practices, firms must address several key challenges to stay compliant and competitive. 💡 Key Regulatory Challenges for HFT 💡 Speed vs. Compliance: Discuss the tension between maintaining high-speed trading capabilities and adhering to new compliance requirements that may demand slower, more deliberate trading practices. Cost of Compliance: Explore the financial implications of adhering to stringent regulations. What are the anticipated costs, and how might they impact the profitability of HFT strategies? 🔍 Strategies to Overcome Regulatory Challenges 🔍 Technology Investments: Highlight the importance of investing in technology that can enhance compliance without sacrificing speed. What types of technologies are pivotal in this balance? Regulatory Expertise: Consider the role of increased regulatory expertise within trading firms to navigate and influence policy discussions. How can having experts on board help in proactive compliance planning? 👍 Like 👉 Share 👇 Comment #MDMarketInsights #businessanalysis #capitalmarkets #financeindustry #financialservices #investmentanalysis #TradeFloor #dataanalytics #riskmanagement #tradingstrategies #marketresearch #investmentmanagement #assetmanagement #fintech #regulatorycompliance #portfoliomanagement #derivatives #marketanalysis #financialtechnology #quantitativeanalysis #investmentstrategy #businessintelligence #financialinnovation #economicanalysis #hedgefunds #privateequity #TradingSystems #datascience #riskanalysis #financialdata

How are global #regulators scrutinising #AML procedures and is that oversight increasing? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eNgbfd48 With special thanks to Newgate Compliance Limited's Joe French, Dechert LLP's John Bedford and BonelliErede's Andrea Savigliano for sharing their thoughts. #alternativeassets #finance #operations #privateequity #venturecapital #assetmanagement

𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗜𝗢𝗦𝗖𝗢'𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has recently published a comprehensive report focusing on credible deterrence in the enforcement of securities regulation. The primary aim is to provide guidance and insights to enhance the effectiveness of regulatory authorities in deterring misconduct within the securities industry. The report emphasizes the significance of proactive regulatory measures, collaboration, and transparency in upholding market integrity and safeguarding investor protection. It outlines best practices, enforcement powers, and strategies that regulatory authorities can implement to foster compliance and accountability. Several key findings are highlighted in the report: 𝟭. 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Stress is laid on well-defined and sufficiently serious penalties to deter misconduct. Factors like recidivism, dishonesty, deliberateness, profit or loss, and investor harm play a crucial role in determining the severity of sanctions. 𝟮. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀: While there's no one-size-fits-all approach to securities regulation, credible deterrence is a common objective. Enforcement programs are vital, but authorization, supervision, and compliance also contribute to preventing misconduct and protecting investors. 𝟯. 𝗘𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Timely intervention and holding individuals and entities accountable are essential for promoting credible deterrence. The use of new technologies and techniques can enhance detection and investigation effectiveness. 𝟰. 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Global collaboration and information sharing among regulatory authorities are crucial in reducing opportunities for misconduct across jurisdictions. Assisting foreign authorities and sharing evidence can strengthen deterrence efforts. 𝟱. 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Regulatory authorities like the KNF, US CFTC, and SEBI use transparency measures such as public communication of enforcement actions, publication of relevant documents, and annual reports to inform the public and stakeholders about regulatory activities and outcomes. This report serves as an invaluable compilation of global enforcement practices from various market authorities, Securities Commissions, Monetary Authorities, Market Regulators, and technological advancements aimed at enhancing the existing enforcement mechanism. A heartfelt appreciation is extended to International Organization of Securities Commissions for this significant report, anticipated to be a game-changer, particularly in supporting my ongoing Ph.D. theses aligning with IOSCO Principles 10, 12, and 36.

Nasdaq has introduced the Nasdaq Compliance Hub, a central resource where surveillance and compliance professionals can find the latest regulatory information pertaining to market abuse, and browse country-specific resources. The Nasdaq Compliance Hub has launched with 46 individual country pages, spanning the largest and most developed markets such as the US, UK, and Hong Kong, to smaller markets such as Finland, Nigeria and Slovakia. “We’re thrilled to launch the Nasdaq Compliance Hub,” said Tony Sio, Head of Regulatory Strategy and Innovation at Nasdaq. “The new digital destination will act as a valuable resource to compliance and surveillance professionals looking to get a holistic view of their regulatory obligations. We look forward to continuing to build the Nasdaq Compliance Hub out to include even more areas of compliance in the future.” Market regulation leveled up in the wake of the 2008-2009 global financial crisis, and 15 years later, the rate of change remains elevated. In a 2022 blog post, the International Monetary Fund said: “even after historic enhancements in recent years, countries still need to keep pushing to lower risks and strengthen the tools to manage future crises.” https://lnkd.in/e-cM-3nj #compliance #regulation #law #legaltech #legaltechtalk

How firms can best leverage technology in an evolving regulatory environment

Join Bloomberg experts to discuss the most recent regulatory requirements related to pre-trade compliance and regulatory reporting, and to learn best practices for tackling regulations with a strategic data-driven approach #data #regulation #compliance #mifidii #sftr #emirrefit

In a recent article with Finextra, Andrew C. Waters, JD, our Global Head of Regulatory Affairs, provided insights on the challenges of monitoring primary market manipulation or Reference Price Transaction (RPT) manipulation. Emphasising the need for innovative trade surveillance technology with a trading desk mindset. Do not miss out, read more at https://lnkd.in/dbxAaU8w #Compliance #Regulators #MarketAbuse #TradeSurveillance #FinancialServices 

Our Founder and CEO, Brock Arnason shared his thoughts about the challenges of implementing effective regulatory decision-making, diving into the inability to implement and enforce regulatory data observed at two critical junctures: transaction reporting and point-of-trade decision-making. Read the full article featured in Journal of Securities Operations & Custody here: https://bit.ly/3JkbISd #pretrade #posttrade #regulatorycompliance #transactionreporting