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 ...

In the fast-paced world of finance, the utilization of algorithmic trading software has become a game-changer. Defined as the use of computer algorithms to automate trading strategies, this ...

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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 ...

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 ...