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Trading Titan Don Wilson Says It’s Time to Remake Regulatory Regime

After protracted battles with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the head of one of the world’s biggest trading firms says it’s time to rethink the entire US securities industry regulatory framework.

“Friction between the SEC and the CFTC is just an ongoing counterproductive force,” Donald R. Wilson, founder of the Chicago-based proprietary trading powerhouse DRW Holdings LLC, said in an interview. “It’s time to just start from scratch, to actually get rid of both the CFTC and the SEC and create an entirely new regulator.”

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Block Trade: Futures Discovery EP 18

Block trades are a cornerstone of futures markets, represented by large-scale transactions executed off the public auction system. They provide a discreet avenue for significant market participants to maneuver substantial positions without the immediate impact on market prices typically seen in open outcry trading. Today, we’re peeling back the layers of block trades, uncovering their nuanced dynamics, and exploring their pivotal role in the futures market ecosystem.

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Former CFTC Official Launches Lean Consulting Firm to Navigate Regulatory Uncertainty

In the high-stakes world of financial regulation, where billion-dollar fines and complex compliance rules are the norm, Dorothy DeWitt is taking a decidedly different tack. Her new venture, Tölt Strategies, aims to help innovative companies navigate the murky waters of regulatory uncertainty with a lean team of seasoned experts.

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Arcesium Executive Highlights Hedge Funds’ Balancing Act: Advanced Tech vs. Top Talent

In a recent interview with John Lothian News, David Nable, a senior executive at Arcesium, highlighted the growing challenge hedge funds face in balancing advanced technology adoption with the demand for skilled portfolio managers. Nable emphasized that top-tier talent has high expectations for seamless technology infrastructure when moving to a new employer.

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Leverage Shares Wants to Help European Investors Trade U.S. ETPS and Manage Fragmentation, Says Oktay Kavrak

Investors in the EU and UK are looking for exposure to U.S. companies. They are also looking for the enhancement of leveraged products. In the past, foreign institutional investors could access U.S. ETFs directly or through local US-based affiliates. But in the past five years, regulations such as PRIIPs have made it harder for EMEA traders to hold U.S. ETFs.

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