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STA Trading Views – Digital Assets: Surveillance and Regulatory Elements featuring Joe Schifano, Global Head of Regulatory Affairs at Eventus

STA Trading Views, Ep. 14 – Digital Assets: Surveillance and Regulatory Elements feat. Joe Schifano Episode 14 of STA Trading Views features an interview with Joe Schifano, Global Head of Regulatory Affairs at Eventus. Our discussion touches on several topics in the fast-growing world of digital asset regulation, including the December House and Senate hearings […]

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Regulatory clarity to spur institutional crypto investment in Asia

Originally published in The Block As regulators seek to develop appropriate investor protections for digital assets, more traditional investors are moving into the asset class. Asia’s stature in global crypto markets means it will be highly influential in shaping a more institutional market, said leading market figures during a recent webinar organized by The Block

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UK: Market Watch 68 Advises Firms to Know Their Traders Using Capture, Record and Surveillance Techniques

On 16 November 2021, the UK FCA released Market Watch 68, a newsletter focusing on and revisiting the topic of order and trade capture. As far back as Market Watch 48 in June 2015, there have been concerns surrounding the effectiveness and integrity of data used for market surveillance with consideration for firms to design

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The Market Prepares for Trading Digital Assets

Originally published in A-Team Insight By David Griffiths, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Eventus Systems The journey into the world of trading digital assets is underway but differing regulatory regimes and a lack of technology standards remain a challenge. A recent A-Team Group webinar with representatives from Archax, R3 and Eventus provided insight into the ‘The

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Connecting the Dots – Surveillance Risk Assessments and Market Abuse Solutions

Connecting the Dots – Surveillance Risk Assessments in Harmony with Your Market Abuse Solution Originally published in Markets Media By: Martin Appiah Compliance with market abuse regulation goes beyond adhering to a set of prescriptive requirements, according to regulators. A dynamic and proactive approach is needed, and by combining risk assessments with adaptable systems and

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ESMA Moves to Tighten Up Algo Surveillance

Originally published in Markets Media Algo trading has grown increasingly complex over the last decade. In 2007, the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) permitted competition with the national stock exchanges who had previously monopolised equity trading. As venues proliferated, smart order routers and dark pool algorithms were introduced in the region to navigate the

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Keeping a Watchful Eye on Algo Trading White Paper

By: Martin Appiah, Director of Regulatory Affairs, EMEA The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recently published a MiFID II Review Report on algorithmic trading, which heralds significant changes. This white paper summarises the review report’s likely impact on market abuse systems and controls and the general outcome of the ever-evolving interplay between algorithms and

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Buy or Build? For Trade Surveillance, It’s Now Time to Decide

Originally published in A-Team Insight By Joseph Schifano, Global Head of Regulatory Affairs, Eventus Systems. Buy or build? It’s a question that has long vexed capital markets firms, especially given the rapid evolution of electronic trading and the technological complexity that has come with it. Individual circumstances will vary, but between the numerous vendors and

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ESMA Algorithmic Trading Recommendations You Should Know About

On September 28, 2021, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) released the “MiFID II/MiFIR Review Report on Algorithmic Trading.” While there were no fundamental issues uncovered by the report – and the regulatory regime for algorithmic trading as set out in MiFID II and MiFIR has for the most part delivered its objectives –

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