In the dynamic realm of modern trading, technological advancements are revolutionizing the buying and selling of assets. This article aims to provide readers, particularly those in the tech industry, ...

Algorithm trading firms, also known as quantitative trading firms, are financial organizations that use sophisticated algorithms and mathematical models to make investment decisions in financial ...

Every minute the stock market is open, tens of thousands of transactions occur. Some of them happen when investors hit the buy or sell button. However, a majority of them happen automatically, through ...

Algorithmic trading is no longer the exclusive domain of niche quantitative firms—it has become the backbone of modern financial markets. I am already seeing the significant impact AI-driven ...

This is the second in a series of blog posts on MiFID II(Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II). If you missed the first post, seeMiFID II: How Did We Get Here and What Does it Mean?Continuing ...

There are more ways to trade than ever before so it is vital that trading platforms are flexible and adaptable enough to provide customers with tools that cater to each individual’s strategy Fondex ...

Algorithmic trading is often presented as a structured process: build a strategy, test it on historical data, and automate execution. In reality, each step involves deeper layers of complexity that ...

Even 20 years after their mainstream adoption, algorithmic trading continues to challenge regulators and compliance teams. It's not just that it is inherently complex, but the pace of change and ...

Algo trading has become a popular trading strategy in the forex market. The advent of computers and the internet provided traders with a wealth of information to make investment decisions. Trading ...

On 22 August 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published its high level observations following a multi-firm review of algorithmic trading controls. During the review, the FCA assessed a ...

On 26 February 2026, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published a new Supervisory Briefing on Algorithmic Trading in the EU. The briefing draws heavily on insights from ESMA’s 2022 ...