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Asic takes “very tight line” on algo trading

17 August 2012


Some of the Australian regulator’s proposals for electronic trading are tougher than other global regulatory initiatives, says Fidessa’s David Jenkins

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The Australian regulator is proposing a stricter approach to regulating electronic trading than its global counterparts, according to David Jenkins, business solutions manager, Fidessa, Asia.

Jenkins made the comment just days after the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (Asic) published a consultation paper that outlined proposals to require traders to have controls on their systems and test them annually to avoid disruption to the market.

Speaking to Global...