Tag: financial markets

In recent years, off-channel communications have come under the intense scrutiny of regulators like the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This scrutiny is largely due to the risks these unmonitored communications pose, ranging from compliance issues to gaps in record-keeping that can affect investor protection.

From the 24th April 2024, the financial markets will experience a significant shift with the application of the revised EMIR Refit (regulatory fitness and performance programme) rules, an integral component of the European Commission's “Better Regulation” agenda.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the regulator and supervisor for the EU's financial markets, is currently on the lookout for new members to join its Securities Markets Stakeholder Group (SMSG).

In the ever-evolving landscape of global finance, the implementation of a unique product identifier (UPI) has become paramount for regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. The European Union's EMIR-REFIT initiative underscores the necessity of UPIs, a standard that transcends borders, encompassing major financial markets including the USA, the UK, Australia, the EU, and Singapore. This widespread adoption signifies a unified stride towards harmonisation in the financial sector.

Eventus, a prominent figure in the trade surveillance software sector, today revealed a significant expansion worldwide in 2023, coupled with a promising outlook for 2024. The company is steering the industry with its client-focused solutions and adaptable technology through its Validus trade surveillance platform.

It is easy for Ethereum and other smart contract network users to be overcome with excitement for the opportunities the technology provides that they are not aware how risky trading on-chain can be. OMNIA, a blockchain infrastructure provider to protect systems, has explored the risk of frontrunning.