Issuance can be consolidated at one CSD rather than across separate countries.
Platform harmonises settlement across 20 European markets.
BlackRock adds to asset managers absorbing research costs.
Firms' ability to mine and utilize data will be mission-critical.
Asset managers find it difficult to quantify what has previously not been quantified.
AFME said more time is required to minimise disruption.
Trading in auctions is expected to rise under MiFID II.
The US manager has listed its first European ETFs in Germany.
Imperial College will lead analysis of consolidated venue data.