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Gary Wright - BISS Research - London | 30/04/2008 | 3824 views

The announcement that OMGEO is leading the way to finally eliminate paper confirmations as a regulatory requirement can only be welcomed by all in the securities industry. The explosion of electronic trading and the fact that nearly all investors either private or corporate have access to the web, must make this ridiculous rule outdated, being left... Tags: Dealing rooms, Post-trade & ops

Gary Wright - BISS Research - London | 16/04/2008 | 3418 views

Clearing and Settlement shows the way

It looks like Clearing and Settlement in the Euro zone is finally moving towards consolidation after decades of trying. How much of this is directly due to MiFID is doubtful as many plans for consolidation had already been made but it's fair to say that there has probably been some acceleration because of the directive. It was always thought th... Tags: Trade execution, Post-trade & ops

Gary Wright - BISS Research - London | 15/04/2008 | 2795 views

The unintended consequences of MiFID

The news that BATS is opening in London can only be bad news for the London Stock Exchange as the post MiFID new order begins to bite. However, with the number of new trading venues already hitting the market, is there going to be enough business to go round to keep every venue afloat? We are entering a period of strife in the securities markets wi... Tags: Dealing rooms, Trade execution

Gary Wright - BISS Research - London | 08/04/2008 | 2253 views

Is MiFID good for investors?

MiFID was implemented over 6 months ago and it's worth looking at its first impacts and questioning if the investors are actually better off than a year ago?The obvious change that is probably the sexy end of MiFID is the amount of new trading venues springing up. Some are already operational with others still to get off the ground, so it's... Tags: Dealing rooms, Trade execution

Gary Wright - BISS Research - London | 03/04/2008 | 2435 views

Is the LSE and the Deutsche Borse Merger back on?

The news that the Deutsche Börse is moving Clearstream into a proposed new European consortium of clearing and settlement could be the trigger that reignites the possibility of a merger/take over between the Deutsche Börse and the London Stock Exchange (LSE). You may remember that this deal was first muted some years ago and was nearly co... Tags: Dealing rooms, Trade execution