Do brokers act in the best interests of their clients? New evidence from electronic trading systems

Annilee Game, Andros Gregoriou

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Abstract

Prior research suggests brokers do not always act in the best interests of clients, although morally obligated to do so. We empirically investigated this issue focusing on trades executed at best execution price, before and after the introduction of electronic limit-order trading, on the London Stock Exchange. As a result of limit-order trading, the proportion of trades executed at the best execution price for the customer significantly increased. We attribute this to a sustained increase in the liquidity of stocks as a result of limit-order trading, regardless of market capitalisation. We discuss the ethical implications of our findings and conclude that market structures that enhance market competitiveness may help reconcile broker and client interests.
Original languageEnglish
JournalBusiness Ethics: A European Review
Volume25
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Jun 2014

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