European banks urge regulators not to intervene in equity markets

Europe's largest banks are urging regulators not to intervene in equity markets, arguing there is no evidence that declining trading on traditional stock exchanges has impaired price discovery. The article centers on a regulatory debate over market structure rather than an operational or earnings event. Immediate market impact appears limited, but the stance could matter for future exchange and trading rules.

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Europe's largest banks are urging regulators not to intervene in equity markets, arguing there is no evidence that declining trading on traditional stock exchanges has impaired price discovery. The article centers on a regulatory debate over market structure rather than an operational or earnings event. Immediate market impact appears limited, but the stance could matter for future exchange and trading rules.