Sviatoslav Rosov, PhD, CFA

Advances in technology are gaining visibility in the world of investment management, but how it will be regulated remains an issue, especially when it comes to protecting investors.

There has been a surge in Initial Coin Offerings and the reasons behind it seemed to be related to diversifying away exposure to Bitcoin.

The interest in fintech worldwide shows no signs of abating, but there are variations in what "fintech" means in different countries and depends on the needs of local economy.

ESMA uses the existing rulebook to clarify the question of when systematic internalization activities cross over into functionally operating as a trading venue.

Related to one of the first elements of EU’s Capital Markets Union initiative, CFA Institute proposes summary prospectus template that aims to address information overload.

Another jurisdiction has found that high-frequency trading has a mostly neutral or positive impact on market quality.

The benefits of adopting IFRS that firms enjoy depends on when they adopt, what reporting standards were like in their jurisdiction, and how well those standards are enforced.

Regulators welcome developments in fintech, but it is less clear how the technology should be regulated and whether new regulations are even needed

The debate about whether bond market liquidity has deteriorated or not is a popular topic, and CFA Institute members had the chance to give their opinions on the subject.

Ban on payment for order flow positive for the quality of the UK market. Study finds that the proportion of retail trades executing at best quoted prices increased — a win for market integrity.

Improving efficiency and reducing costs of existing systems has become the motivation for adopting blockchain technology, and asset managers should get involved early in the implementation process.

IEX got approval from the SEC on 17 June to become the 13th registered stock exchange, as of August. Can IEX bring its intended benefits to investors? Will NASDAQ challenge the SEC’s decision?

CFA Institute member survey: The higher the wealth, the less likely investors will be affected by automated financial advice tools.

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has released a report that aims to determine if high-frequency traders are anticipating order flow across markets. It finds …

Our TabbFORUM article on the IEX exchange application generated a lot of feedback. Will the SEC OK the current application? Will encouraging time-delay competition among exchanges benefit investors?