Trading
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FCA makes changes to UK short selling rules to ease regulatory burden
The move is part of efforts by the UK regulators and government to cut red tape and reduce regulatory burden on firms, all in an effort to promote growth.
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Sweden sees surge in fraudulent trading platforms
The Swedish FSA, Finansinspektionen (FI), warns of over 100 actors operating without a permit.
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Crypto wrap: Regulatory clarity on security status, prediction platforms target insider trading
Our pick of the latest crypto stories.
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OPINION: Why energy trading has become essential for municipal utilities
Energy trading is now a core capability for sustainable energy management. Hugo Stappers looks at how modern energy portfolio management provides the path forward.
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CFTC: Yes, we can police prediction market insider trading
The CFTC asserts itself in previously murky regulatory waters.
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EU proposes direct ESMA oversight for major trading venues
We consider industry pushback and sovereignty concerns with Tom Callaby, CMS; and Miroslav Đurić, Taylor Wessing.
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FCA consults on admissions and disclosures for cryptoassets
The A&D regime will apply to the admission to trading of qualifying cryptoassets on cryptoasset trading platforms that allow retail participation.
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FCA consultation paper on approach to regulating crypto-asset activities
Non-UK operators in this space should start considering the proposed requirements and how they intend to structure their UK business models.
