Tag Archives: European Commission

European Sovereign Debt Crisis: Overview, Analysis, and Timeline of Major Events

Jason Voss, CFA, content director at CFA Institute, recently updated his overview and analysis of the European sovereign debt crisis which includes a comprehensive timeline of key events. Read More

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Shining a Light on Europe’s “Dark Pools”

A trio of trading experts discuss structural changes in European equity markets and the impact of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID), which was amended two weeks ago after a year-long review process. Read More

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Europe’s Plan for Saving the Euro

An overview of the major provisions of the 27 October agreement, from the Greek haircut, to bank recapitalizations, to the creation of a €1 trillion firewall. Read More

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MiFID II Changes to Be Announced: Responding to Regulation

As the European Commission readies its proposal for reforming the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (also known as “MiFID II”), financial professionals are left waiting to see how the new regulations will change the way that they do business. The … Read More

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