2012 continues to see strong member interest in forthcoming global regulatory change that will undoubtedly have a long lasting effect on the way we conduct business for many years to come.

In Europe the latest MiFID 2 Consultation Paper was open to commentary until 13th Jan 2012.  Therefore in London on 15th February we will have a combine equity Quorum  review industry representations that have been made both individually and through our respective members' buy and sell-side associations.  Moreover, at the end of the month we will bring a cross section of our buy and sell-side members together with our leading market structure Q15-SP members to ensure greater transparency with this integral element of our business community.

A similar Consultation Paper in Australia

Regulatory change continues to dominate our discussions in London and New York.  The fixed income market is about to embark on change that is a true game changer that will impact the way we conduct business for many years to come.  In Europe the latest MiFID 2 Consultation Paper was open to commentary until 13th Jan 2012 and we have continued to monitor representations through the associations as well as individual members. 

For the third year running Quorum 15 will hold a pre-conference breakfast meeting for our buy and sell-side members at AFME's Market Liquidity conference on 8th February.  This gives members a great opportunity to candidly discuss these vitally important issues ahead of the wider conference.  On 23rd February we will bring a cross section of our buy and sell-side me