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AFME calls out EU’s proposed capital markets integration plan citing equity market structure oversight

The TRADE

The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) has shared its response to the European Commission’s ‘targeted consultation on integration of EU capital markets in Europe’ – which closed today – highlighting several points of concern.

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MergersCorp M&A International and Spektrum Capital Advisors LLC Announce Strategic Alliance to Enhance Capital Access for Growing Businesses

MergersCorp M&A International

“ By formally partnering with Spektrum Capital Advisors, we are dramatically enhancing our clients’ ability to access critical capital markets in the U.S., ” Venkat Krishnan, Principal at Spektrum Capital Advisors LLC, commented, “ We are thrilled to join forces with MergersCorp M&A International.

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The rebundling conundrum

The TRADE

However, all in all, the good intentions behind regulators’ decisions at the time cannot be denied – the pursuit of more efficient capital markets is necessary after all. In particular, the increased flexibility on budgeting rules is a welcome improvement compared to consulted-on rules. And so, it began.

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European Commission exploring US-style order protection rule among other market reforms

The TRADE

The European Commission is tabling the implementation of a more US-centric market structure with regards to how orders are routed, in one of a range of suggestions aimed at improving the integration and efficiency of EU capital markets. However, Tuesdays consultation suggests the European Commission could be open to reassessing.

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Corporate Finance Jobs: Cozy Careers, But Bad “Plan B” Options

Mergers and Inquisitions

Better transition roles for moving into IB/PE/related fields are corporate banking , Big 4 TS/TAS/valuation , credit analysis , or even commercial real estate or management consulting. You do more work with the company’s capital structure, which has broader applicability to other jobs. What Are Corporate Finance Jobs?

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Cboe Global Markets to disband Japanese equities business

The TRADE

The exchange has said that the closure aligns with plans to channel resources into other opportunities to provide the most benefits to shareholders and was also influenced by the current and financial sustainability of the equities business in Japan. Operations are expected to cease on 29 August 2025, subject to consultation with regulators. (..)

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Axis Capital Markets taps IBP Markets for institutional sales and trading addition

The TRADE

Axis Capital Markets has appointed Lewis Jones in an institutional sales and trading role, The TRADE can reveal. According to an update on social media, Jones joins Axis Capital Markets from IBP Markets, where he served as an equity sales trader for nearly three years.