Sviatoslav Rosov, PhD, CFA

The question of whether the blockchain will end up as nothing or everything continues to be asked with no definitive answer as of yet.

Some aspects of MiFID II are proving difficult to implement including the double-volume cap, futures clearing, and Systematic Internaliser tick sizes.

Although recent European Commission report on corporate bonds is welcome, CFA Institute believes it missed an opportunity to emphasize other recommendations for improving demand for corporate bonds.

IPOs have been declining in recent years, but it is not clear what is causing the decline. But whatever the reason, it is a situation that is a concern because of its effect on public markets.

High-frequency trading (HFT) was front-page news not too long ago, but fintech has taken that spot. But could the road ahead for fintech end up looking the same as its been for HFT?

Alternative data is already being used by investment managers, but one of the bigger questions is whether it is worth the cost — not only the upfront costs, but also the opportunity cost.

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.