MiFID II Dark-Trading Caps Delayed by EU Regulator

The video discusses the delay in implementing dark pool trading limits due to incomplete data. Originally set to take effect soon, the limits are now postponed to March. The MiFID regulations aim to increase transparency by moving trades from dark pools to public exchanges, but face challenges due to loopholes and ambitious data requirements. The systematic internalizer issue adds to the controversy, questioning whether the market can adapt to these changes.

What were some of the controversial aspects of the MiFID regulations mentioned in the text?

What challenges did the regulators face in gathering the necessary data for the dark pool caps?