The UK Financial Conduct Authority has introduced a number of key changes to the Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation, which will take effect from 3 April 2028
The amendments respond to requests from market participants and support the European Supervisory Authorities broader objectives of simplification and burden reduction
FRA Executive Chairman Dr Islam Azzam noted that the success of short selling will require intensifying awareness and spreading investment knowledge among market participants
Clear Street will have access to LCH pan-European equities clearing services along with a risk management framework, trading venues, and central securities depository
Under the terms of the agreement, ICE will acquire all outstanding shares of MarketAxess for US$167 per share in cash, a 33 per cent premium over 29 July 2026 closing price
Among the leadership changes, Andy Volz, chief commercial officer, and John DiBacco, global head of markets, have been promoted to co-presidents of the firm
Launch partners including Marex, Clear Street, StoneX Digital, and Ripple Prime bring over US$1 billion in both institutional digital asset inventory and borrowing demand