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Securing Your Trading Network
November 30, 2010 @ 15:57 PM | By Ivy Schmerken
Cybersecurity is top of mind at financial firms, which are vulnerable to rogue traders, hackers and other forms of unauthorized access.
continued...The WikiLeak Next Time - BofA?
November 30, 2010 @ 09:50 AM | By Phil Albinus
After the latest release of secret communications among US diplomats, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange announced that he will unveil documents belonging to a US bank.
continued...Raided? I Want My Money
November 24, 2010 @ 10:19 AM | By Phil Albinus
The Massachusetts state pension fund has $65.6m invested in two Connecticut hedge funds that were raided by the FBI.
continued...Everyone Wants to Start An SEF
November 24, 2010 @ 10:13 AM | By Ivy Schmerken
Debate rages over what is a swap execution facility, but even as regulators craft the rules, there are many contenders.
continued...FBI Shines Light on SAC, Janus, Wellington
November 24, 2010 @ 09:30 AM | By Phil Albinus
The insider-trading investigations spreads to former SAC associates
continued...Testify - Now Donate Please
November 23, 2010 @ 12:21 PM | By Phil Albinus
Advanced Trading visited a major financial services firm yesterday -- it was off-the-record so no names, titles or even hints about what they do. We spoke about the US dollar, forthcoming Dodd-Frank regulations and the pleasures of appearing before Congress. Our host had an interesting story.
continued...Federal Prosecutors Are Gearing Up to Take on Prop Shops, HFTs
November 23, 2010 @ 11:11 AM | By Justin Grant
Shockwaves spread throughout the world of high finance following the FBI's raids of three hedge funds in connection with an insider trading investigation, but this merely looks to be the tip of the iceberg as regulators and watchdogs look to sniff out malfeasance on Wall Street.
continued...Hedge Funds Step Into the Light
November 19, 2010 @ 11:49 AM | By Phil Albinus
The day of reckoning for hedge funds may have arrived.
continued...Financial Cocktails Reflect The Year-in-Review
November 19, 2010 @ 10:24 AM | By Ivy Schmerken
Cognito whips up drink recipes for its annual party reflecting reflecting financial regulations and Fed activity.
continued...On Message – Lots and Lots of Them
November 18, 2010 @ 12:49 PM | By Phil Albinus
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100 Women In Hedge Funds Honors Dorothy Collins
November 18, 2010 @ 11:36 AM | By Phil Albinus
New York gala raises $1.6M for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
continued...Is the SEC’s ‘Naked’ Access Ban Anti-Small Business?
November 17, 2010 @ 11:44 AM | By Justin Grant
Although it was a necessary step, particularly in the aftermath of the May 6 "Flash Crash," there is growing chatter within the trading community that the new regulation is likely to hurt smaller high-frequency trading operations.
continued...Getting to the Bottom of HFT Message Rates
November 16, 2010 @ 08:00 AM | By Ivy Schmerken
The SEC needs to clear up misconceptions about the Flash Crash, especially whether quote stuffing or denial of service attacks really went on.
continued...Meet Advanced Trading's New Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2010 @ 07:30 AM | By Phil Albinus
In capital markets, it is critical to strike the right balance between fueling recovery and mitigating risk, writes Phil Albinus, Advanced Trading's new editor-in-chief.
continued...UK to Tape Hedge Fund Cell Phones
November 12, 2010 @ 14:19 PM | By Phil Albinus
All calls on company-issued mobile devices are to be recorded and stored for six months.
continued...Debate Ignites Over Basel III Capital Rules
November 11, 2010 @ 10:56 AM | By Ivy Schmerken
Regulators push for safety of financial system, while banks say tough rules will undermine profits.
continued...Ready For a Commodities Boom?
November 10, 2010 @ 10:08 AM | By Phil Albinus
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Inside a Mini Flash Crash
November 09, 2010 @ 12:28 PM | By Phil Albinus
Wall Street is looking to learn from its big, Earth-shaking mistakes but it has plenty to learn from the smaller ones.
continued...HFT Firms Descend On Washington to Sway Regulation
November 09, 2010 @ 11:30 AM | By Justin Grant
High-frequency trading firms are beginning to pay to play. According to a Bloomberg News report, companies like Getco and Quantlab Financial are looking to combat a stricter regulatory environment by lavishing checks on politicians and hiring lobbyists to do their bidding in Washington.
continued...Why Big-Time CEOs Make Terrible Politicians – Report
November 02, 2010 @ 11:01 AM | By Justin Grant
Despite the successful mayoralty of Michael Bloomberg, big-time CEOs are generally terrible politicians, according to L.A. Times columnist Michael Hiltzik, who argues that the skills needed to win in business don’t always translate to politics.
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