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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
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
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
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
European research will do little for the bank in the US, where it lags behind Lazard
Anglo-French bank’s move reflects pressure from EU markets rules
Stefan Simon advised the bank on Libor scandal — now he is its head of regulation
Move comes amid overhaul to $15bn investment research business prompted by Mifid II
Chart to start the week: more fund houses adopt Mifid II-style transparency on pricing
France positions itself as a stronger voice in post-Brexit decision-making
World’s largest fund lobby group says central bank ‘shows poor understanding’
Policymakers explore ways to break objections to gathering trade information into one place
The unintended consequences are often what you least expect.
Lender is struggling to plot profit recovery while also avoiding regulatory hazards
EBA says new global rules will raise minimum requirements 22.4%
