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Version date: 31 December 2020 - onwards
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Article 19 High frequency algorithmic trading technique

1. A high message intraday rate for the purposes of the definition of "high-frequency algorithmic trading technique" in regulation 2(1) of the Markets in Financial Instruments Regulations 2017 [S.I, 2017/701. The definition of "high-frequency algorithmic trading technique" was inserted by these regulations.] and regulation 3(1) of the Recognition Requirements Regulations shall consist of the submission on average of any of the following:

(a) at least 2 messages per second with respect to any single financial instrument traded on a trading venue;

(b) at least 4 messages per second with respect to all financial instruments traded on a trading venue.

2. For the purposes of paragraph 1, messages concerning financial instruments for which there is a liquid market in accordance with Article 2(1)(17) of Regulation (EU) No 600/2014 shall be included in the calculation. Messages introduced for the purpose of trading that fulfil the criteria described in paragraph 2A shall be included in the calculation.