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Independent groups and small brokers complain bigger rivals have adopted predatory pricing
Adam Farkas’s move to AFME prompts concerns over conflicts of interest
Regulators’ divergent views flag tensions about post-Brexit plans
Grumbles over the price of market data from banks, traders and other customers are common
Sometimes, monopolies are good.
Gender-balanced team already causing controversy
Financial watchdog has been consulting privately with asset managers following high-profile fund suspensions
Regulator gives lenders more time to set aside funds after backlash from lawmakers
Antitrust probe launched over concerns Libra coin could unfairly disadvantage rivals
Previous bid to name non-EU countries ran into diplomatic row with accused countries
Industry groups warn the EU regulation would hit a quarter of online sales
Concerns emerge over ‘dangerous development’ in Ucits framework
Banks and brokers warned not to expect more help from Brussels
Exchange Traded Funds have finally moved centre stage
The appeal of ‘sin stock’ funds. Plus: ‘gender lens’ investing; thematic ETFs tempt marketplace; Mifid II shakes up European markets; the race to zero fees; asset managers take benchmarking in-house to cut costs; gold ETFs regain their lustre; watchdogs weigh ‘liquidity mismatch’
Canada, Brazil, Singapore, Argentina and Australia to lose some market access rights
Further integration would spur consolidation, creating more competitive and stronger champions
Freeports among concerns as Brussels admits weaknesses in fight against illegal flows
Digital Services Act will force tech companies to remove material such as hate speech
GDPR review urges regulators to find other ways to sanction companies breaking data rules
Postponement will aims to give national authorities more time to finalise and changes
Banks will not have to register as investment advisers under EU rules
Vestager’s last stand
Brussels says ‘ice pillow’ packing rules are UK’s and not derived from European law
The rise of green politics looks likely to shape the agenda of the new European Commission president
