Electronic trading

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New systems will speed trading

Regulators need to look at market behaviours that cause problems for market participants as opposed to simply saying high-speed trading is bad.

By Philip Porado |October 30, 2012

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IIROC solicits comment on third-party electronic access

IIROC has issued for comment proposed amendments to the trading rules relating to third-party electronic access to marketplaces and complementary draft guidance. Today’s proposed rule changes build on electronic trading provisions proposed by IIROC in June 2012 by providing a framework to govern three distinct types of third-party electronic access: These proposals introduce specific requirements […]

By Staff |October 26, 2012

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Can investors keep up with electronic markets?

The speed and complexity of electronic markets has continued to change at a rapid pace, with The New York Times reporting trade times are now measured in millionths of a second. Despite the benefits of cheaper and speedier trading, though, recent studies suggest there may be some major drawbacks for investors. Read: The limits of […]

August 14, 2012

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IIROC proposes electronic trading rules

To address risks stemming from electronic trading, IIROC today issued a package of proposed rule changes to align market trading rules with the implementation of the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) N1 23-103 Electronic Trading.

By Staff |June 28, 2012

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IIROC studies impact of electronic trading

IIROC has published the first two phases of a comprehensive report on high-frequency trading in Canadian equity markets.

By Staff |January 4, 2012

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Omega ATS drops subscriber fees

Omega ATS, the alternative trading system for Canadian exchange-listed equities and fixed income instruments, today announced changes to its standard pricing and subscriber model. As of May 2, 2011, Omega ATS has dropped its monthly $350 subscriber fee, allowing all subscribers to maintain their Omega subscription for free. Omega has also increased the number of […]

By Staff |May 4, 2011

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TMX Group launches TSX InfoSuite

TMX Group Inc. and QuoteMedia, Inc. announced today the launch of TSX InfoSuite, a new market data and shareholder solution powered by QuoteMedia, Inc., introduced to enhance the suite of services for Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange listed companies. TSX InfoSuite offers a wide range of functionality and information to fulfill the ongoing […]

By Staff |May 3, 2011

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ATS make slight gains as TMX market share slips

The growth of alternative trading systems is eating into the market share of traditional Canadian stock exchanges, but it may be a little early to sound the death knell of the TMX Group. The combined value of trades placed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the TSX Venture Exchange fell from 68.6% in Q2 2010, […]

By Staff |April 20, 2011

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IIROC focuses on suitability, technology

The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada has released an updated Strategic Plan, aimed at investor protection, improving its use of technology and how the regulator reacts to unexpected events. “Our revised Strategic Plan will guide us in providing efficient, cost-effective regulation while responding to important changes in the industry and markets we regulate,” said […]

By Staff |April 14, 2011

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Little in LSE-TMX deal for investors

Although the mainstream media on both sides of the pond are going to town about the proposed LSE-TMX merger, the sense in the Canadian financial industry is that it’s not really going to set the Thames on fire. A deal like this only means two companies are looking to develop or defend their market, says […]

By Vikram Barhat |February 10, 2011

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