
Blockchain eyed for small-cap liquidity
P&I: Blockchain could do for small-cap trading what the SEC's tick-size pilot couldn't.
P&I: Blockchain could do for small-cap trading what the SEC's tick-size pilot couldn't.
P&I: Regulators to take close look at power of exchanges.
Benefits Canada:According to Greenwich AssociatesCanadian investors reduced their allocation to emerging market equities in 2017.
American Banker: 76% companies consider digital capabilities to be highly or very important in selecting a banking partner.
Financial Times: Andrew McCollum said such restrictions are gradually disappearing, which should “clear the path” for institutions to ramp up their usage, particularly in the US.
Reuters: Given the huge amount of data involved in market surveillance, machine learning algorithms can be far more efficient than humans in rooting out potential market manipulation, said Richard Johnson.
PlanSponsor: “A majority of institutions around the world now consider bond ETFs as an alternative for fixed-income exposure and liquidity,” says Andrew McCullum.
Traders: “Trading and investing would grind to a halt without accurate, comprehensive and fast market data,” says Dan Connell.
ETF Trends: ETF allocations have grown to approximately 18% of $28 billion in total fixed-income assets among the 87 institutions Greenwich Associates interviewed.
Business Insider: Corporate bond trades totaling over $5 million in size are difficult for investors to execute, according to Greenwich Associates.