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EU mistake opens 18-month window for unlimited dark trading

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Brussels rushes to update new legislation after oversight in new rules.

7 March, 2024 by Nikou Asgari in London

Brussels is rushing to close a loophole in its new share trading rules after unintentionally leaving an 18-month window for investors to buy and sell unlimited amounts of stock in private trading venues.

Policymakers are seeking to update the new legislation, intended to more

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