• LSE Group completes its takeover of data giant Refinitiv, paving the way for Euronext’s acquisition of Borsa Italiana
• The UK considers listings reforms to boost London's post-Brexit prospects
• London loses its status as the home of pan-European MTFs but eases dark-pool rules for EU listings
• European Commission commits to OTC and systematic internaliser data analysis ahead of MiFID II review
• European exchanges report ETF surge but off-book trades still dominate
• US swap venues benefit from Brexit migration