Algorithm trading firms, also known as quantitative trading firms, are financial organizations that use sophisticated algorithms and mathematical models to make investment decisions in financial ...

Algo trading has become a popular trading strategy in the forex market. The advent of computers and the internet provided traders with a wealth of information to make investment decisions. Trading ...

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Algorithmic trading is no longer the exclusive domain of niche quantitative firms—it has become the backbone of modern financial markets. I am already seeing the significant impact AI-driven ...

Even 20 years after their mainstream adoption, algorithmic trading continues to challenge regulators and compliance teams. It's not just that it is inherently complex, but the pace of change and ...

On 26 February 2026, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published a new Supervisory Briefing on Algorithmic Trading in the EU. The briefing draws heavily on insights from ESMA’s 2022 ...

On 22 August 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published its high level observations following a multi-firm review of algorithmic trading controls. During the review, the FCA assessed a ...