Global regulators are converging on proprietary trading firms. GTIXT provides the transparency infrastructure before enforcement arrives—giving firms time to prepare, traders confidence to choose, and institutions a benchmark to trust.
Regulators in the EU (ESMA), UK (FCA), US (CFTC, SEC), and Australia (ASIC) began gathering data on proprietary trading firms following the 2023-2024 wave of firm collapses and trader complaints. This is the "quiet phase" where authorities build their understanding of the market.
Standards and guidelines begin to emerge. Regulators publish consultation papers, industry bodies form working groups, and early movers adopt compliance frameworks. This is when the "rules of the game" are written.
Formal regulations take effect. Licensing requirements, capital adequacy rules, payout transparency mandates, and trader protection measures become law. Non-compliant firms face fines, restrictions, or closure.
Different jurisdictions, similar direction
By 2026, compliance will be mandatory. Firms adopting transparency frameworks now will have a 12-18 month head start over competitors.
Regulators will require disclosure of payout rates, rule changes, and compliance history. Firms hiding data will struggle to survive.
GTIXT provides the 5-pillar framework (Transparency, Payout, Risk, Legal, Reputation) that regulators are likely to reference.
Working with an independent index like GTIXT signals maturity and reduces regulatory risk compared to "going it alone."
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