Mifid II could require ETF trade reporting

Global ETF Advisors principal Richard Keary says that reporting trades will undoubtedly enhance the liquidity of the European ETF market. He adds: "As soon as there's transparency around pricing and trading, more people are willing to trade." Mifid II is currently being discussed and although it could be a couple of years before it is implemented, certain groups are lobbying for the reporting of ETF trades. Barclays Global Investors global head of ETF research Deborah Fuhr says: "There is a move from some people who say it would be very useful if ETF trades, like normal trades of stocks...