Foresight Publishes Final HFT Report

City of London
Foresight is within the UK Government Office for Science, but its report, sponsored by HM Treasury, does not represent policy.

The report, which seeks to inform policy makers but does not represent the view of the UK government or BIS, states that while no direct evidence can be found that links HFT to increased volatility in markets, it can create periods of illiquidity. As a result, the report makes key recommendations for immediate evidence-based regulatory action, an enhanced focus on standardization, and better surveillance techniques.

"Because this has been happening over the past decade, with HFT now being very

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