The Derivative Regulation & Technology Gauntlet

Derivatives markets are being simultaneously reshaped by two separate forces. On one side, MiFID’s long-planned extension into derivatives has been given additional impetus by a global regulatory agenda that aims to reduce systemic risk especially in the over-the-counter derivatives space. On the other, technology is empowering new liquidity venues, faster trading styles and providing new tools to navigate the resultant big data swamp.