Sources & References
Primary sources used in creating our educational content.
Broker Documentation
Regulatory Sources
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
UK regulatory guidance on best execution and order handling requirements.
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)
MiFID II execution requirements and transparency standards.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
US regulatory requirements for forex execution and disclosure.
Industry Standards
FIX Protocol
Technical standards for electronic trading communication.
ISO 20022
International standards for financial messaging.
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