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HKEx to extend after-hours trading
TradingHKEx plans to extend after-hours trading in 2019 in response to growing international demand
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Voice brokers lack full view of compliance risk – experts
TradingTrading teams only have two thirds of a view until voice is converted to data, experts at Greenkey and IPC say
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UK depositary Indos sets sights on crypto, ESG markets
TechnologyIndos Financial is exploring opportunities in the crypto space as it readies an ESG offering
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Post-trade transparency is problematic for SIs – Kaizen
TradingKaizen is extending its Mifid II transaction reporting assurance service to cover APA trade reporting
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FCA warns banks on moving business out of UK
RegulationUK regulator prepared to step in where it sees clients being exposed to risks from Brexit-related decisions
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SGX, Nanhua Futures partner on Belt and Road Initiative
TradingSingapore Exchange also launched the first high-grade iron ore derivatives on December 3
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South African watchdog plans short sale reporting rules
RegulationThe Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has put forward plans fot short sale reporting rules
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AI to impact asset managers more than exchanges – analysts
TechnologySome asset managers like Man Group are already investing heavily in developing artificial intelligence-based investing models
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Cloud technology tames market data pressure – Apcela
TradingHFTs have been slower to adopt cloud-based technology due to performance requirements, an expert says
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FCA to curb regulatory arbitrage risk post-Brexit
TradingDifferent rules could apply to the same financial instrument in the UK and EU after Brexit, the FCA says
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Prop traders unhappy about Eurex trading hour extension
TradingTraders fear extending trading hours into the Asian time zone will dilute traditionally volatile periods
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CCP contributions to waterfall fulfils objective - EACH
ClearingTrade body says a quantitative approach would add more precision to skin-in-the-game discussions
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European regs could be altered for ETFs - ECB
Ucits, Emir and sec finance reporting rules could all be adjusted for passive funds, European economists suggest
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EEX Group expands into liquefied natural gas market
TradingLNG futures will be introduced on Powernext's trading platform PEGAS in February 2019
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Sec lending body releases pledge documentation
TradingIsla has “pre-released” a pledged collateral version of its original 2010 master securities lending agreement
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Hedge fund leverage up by a third – Fed
RegulationHedge fund leverage has risen by a third over the past two years according to the US Federal Reserve
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ESAs propose margin rule change for Brexit
RegulationEuropean Supervisory Authorities propose to amend bilateral margin requirements to help EU firms with Brexit prep
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BoE warns EU action does not mitigate Brexit risk
TradingThe Bank of England says the risk to derivatives and clearing houses has not been mitigated by European action
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Tradeweb connects to Eurex for swaps clearing
ClearingEurex Clearing says this is a building block towards an attractive EU27 swaps clearing offering
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