Securing passive liquidity: The impact of Europe’s first asymmetric speed bump on market liquidity

IF 5.4 2区经济学 Q1 BUSINESS, FINANCE

Journal of International Financial Markets Institutions & Money Pub Date : 2025-03-19 DOI:10.1016/j.intfin.2025.102145

Caroline Le Moign

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Abstract

This study evaluates the impact of Europe’s first asymmetric speed bump, an order delay introduced by Eurex in 2019 for French equity options, as an innovative response to high-frequency trading externalities. Using a matched transaction-level database and a difference-in-difference strategy, we analyze liquidity changes on Eurex and its competitor Euronext. Results show significant improvements in Eurex liquidity, with decreased spreads and increased market depth. Notably, positive spillover effects were observed on Euronext for cross-listed options, with decreased spreads and an increase in aggressive HFT presence. These findings support the effectiveness of asymmetric speed bumps in mitigating latency arbitrage and enhancing market liquidity across competing platforms.

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Journal of International Financial Markets Institutions & Money Multiple-

CiteScore

6.60

自引率

10.00%

发文量

142

期刊介绍： International trade, financing and investments, and the related cash and credit transactions, have grown at an extremely rapid pace in recent years. The international monetary system has continued to evolve to accommodate the need for foreign-currency denominated transactions and in the process has provided opportunities for its ongoing observation and study. The purpose of the Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions & Money is to publish rigorous, original articles dealing with the international aspects of financial markets, institutions and money. Theoretical/conceptual and empirical papers providing meaningful insights into the subject areas will be considered. The following topic areas, although not exhaustive, are representative of the coverage in this Journal. • International financial markets • International securities markets • Foreign exchange markets • Eurocurrency markets • International syndications • Term structures of Eurocurrency rates • Determination of exchange rates • Information, speculation and parity • Forward rates and swaps • International payment mechanisms • International commercial banking; • International investment banking • Central bank intervention • International monetary systems • Balance of payments.