At the recent FIX EMEA Trading Conference, discussions around market data standards brought the FIX Protocol and ISO 20022 into sharp focus. A notable concern raised by industry experts is the suitability of the ISO 20022 messaging framework for handling trading messages, particularly in the context of MiFID II transparency requirements Marc Berthoud, head of...
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Buy side, sell side clash over European equities fragmentation
Whether market fragmentation is causing a liquidity crisis in Europe depends on who you ask. Buy-side players often lament the financial and operational cost that fragmentation is bringing down on them, but the sell side is keen to dispel their concerns as myth. The debate was centre stage at this year’s FIX EMEA conference, as...
Market must view T+1 as merely a stop on the road to real time settlement
“Do you want to evolve or do you want to go extinct,” asked one expert panellist addressing the UK and EU shift to T+1 at the FIX EMEA Trading conference. Continue reading…
Participants keeping watchful eye on growing bilateral trading segment in 2025
Almost half of EMEA FIX Trading conference attendees said that the impacts on price formation in public markets as a result of increasing bilateral trading is their greatest regulatory focus for 2025. Continue reading…
FIA releases findings from derivatives industry survey
The FIA released its 2025 derivatives industry survey, conducted by Crisil Coalition Greenwich, that revealed key insights into market sentiment and future trends. A majority of respondents anticipate increased trading activity in 2025, driven primarily by political instability and geopolitical conflict, rather than traditional economic fundamentals. Find out more …
Adoption of standard FX reject code too slow – Schroders trader
Dealers have been too slow to adopt standardised codes for rejected foreign exchange trades, according to a senior buy-side trader, who also called on trading venues to help accelerate industry take-up. Continue reading here …
Key themes in electronic trading
Ahead of the EMEA Trading Conference, Jim Kaye FIX Executive Director highlights key themes in electronic trading: Artificial Intelligence (AI): AI has gained significant attention recently, especially in trading. While generative AI has not yet directly impacted trading, it has been used for productivity tools and decision support. The importance of high-quality data is emphasized,...
Global Trading – Cboe Europe plans trading surge with slew of promotions
Cboe Europe has announced several leadership changes within its equities division as it continues to expand its market presence. Continue reading…
CTRM Center – Rapid Addition and Adaptive partner to deliver best-in-class FIX capabilities to capital markets firms
Adaptive, the experts in custom trading technology solutions, today announces a partnership with Rapid Addition, a leader in financial messaging protocols. Rapid Addition’s scalable FIX platform is capable of handling thousands of connections and offers support for all versions of the FIX protocol as well as custom rules of engagement. The partnership will enable Adaptive...
Mondo Visione – Rapid Addition And Adaptive Partner To Deliver Best-In-Class FIX Capabilities To Capital Markets Firms
Adaptive, the experts in custom trading technology solutions, today announces a partnership with Rapid Addition, a leader in financial messaging protocols. Rapid Addition’s scalable FIX platform is capable of handling thousands of connections and offers support for all versions of the FIX protocol as well as custom rules of engagement. The partnership will enable Adaptive to...