There is no such thing as a free lunch -- or free research.
The European Commission wants to make it easier to use data to report under different regulatory regimes.
At least one facet of compliance lies outside dealers' control.
Distance does not insulate firms from their obligations.
There may be a shift from lit venues and a fall in volumes from outside the EU.
Two deals within a month underscore strong market demand.
Aim is to provide clients with seamless reporting, validation and reconciliation.
Investment firms must consider the big picture when assessing new regulation.
What are MiFID II's implications for trading specifically?