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Sheila Bair's Book Heaps Fresh Stains on John Thain's Reputation
September 28, 2012 @ 12:35 PM | By Justin Grant
As Hank Paulson prepared to dole out bailout funds to stabilize the nation's financial system, John Thain's biggest concern was how taking government money would impact CEO pay, according to former FDIC head Sheila Bair's new book.
continued...Are HFT's Days Winding Down?
September 28, 2012 @ 09:21 AM | By Steve Grob
They just might be in Europe where lawmakers appear to be at their wits' end when it comes to high-speed trading.
continued...The Andean Region: Catching Up Fast
September 27, 2012 @ 14:19 PM | By Alice Botis
With Brazil and Mexico stealing most of the headlines when it comes to Latin America, people could be forgiven for missing some of the recent developments to come out of other countries in the region. While Brazil and Mexico might be seen as the dominant players, the rise of financial centers in Peru, Colombia and Chile is seeing brokers increasingly demand a multi-location Latin American presence.
continued...Jury Out On Whether Global HFT Regulations Will Work
September 27, 2012 @ 13:40 PM | By Ivy Schmerken
Unlike the U.S. marketplace, the push to rein in high-frequency traders through regulations is underway in Europe and Canada, but it remains to be seen whether the new rules will work or bring unintended consequences.
continued...Scranton, San Jose Show How Mainstream Hedge Funds Have Become
September 26, 2012 @ 11:20 AM | By Justin Grant
One city is looking for a loan and the other is looking to boost returns, but both cases indicate that hedge funds have moved from an alternative into the mainstream.
continued...Tabb Senate Testimony: First, Do No Harm
September 21, 2012 @ 13:00 PM | By Larry Tabb
In his testimony before the US Senate on Thursday, the Advanced Trading and Wall Street & Technology columnist Larry Tabb answers the question: What, if any, policy changes should be considered by regulators or Congress in order to better protect investors; maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets; and facilitate capital formation?
continued...Tabb Testimony: The Regulators Need Better Tools
September 21, 2012 @ 11:45 AM | By Larry Tabb
In his testimony before the US Senate today, the Advanced Trading and Wall Street & Technology columnist Larry Tabb answers the question: Do regulators have adequate tools to identify and limit manipulative or abusive strategies?
continued...Tabb Senate Testimony: Beware Over-Regulation
September 20, 2012 @ 11:53 AM | By Larry Tabb
In his testimony before the US Senate today, Advanced Trading and Wall Street & Technology columnist Larry Tabb recommends changes to strengthen the markets without killing future profits.
continued...Flash Crash Or A Turning Point For Oil Prices?
September 20, 2012 @ 10:38 AM | By Jack Kemp
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Hedge Fund Manager Hosts Romney Fund Raiser, Caligula-Like Parties
September 18, 2012 @ 12:33 PM | By Phil Albinus
The co-chief of Sun Capital not only hosted the Mitt Romney fundraiser where the candidate lambasted the 47% of Americans who do not pay taxes, he inspires headlines like "Nude Frolic in Tycoon's Pool."
continued...How to Save a Wounded Market from Rogue Algos
September 18, 2012 @ 11:20 AM | By Phil Albinus
You couldn't ask for a better example in the Knight Capital debacle of how quickly today's fast markets can claim a victim. Will this be the last of the rogue algorithms to hit the markets?
continued...Could Social Media Revive High-Touch Trading?
September 18, 2012 @ 10:57 AM | By Steve Grob
Maybe the return to high-touch trading is achieved by overlaying social media concepts on top of the low-touch networks that now proliferate the industry.
continued...NYSE's Fine for Unfair Data Feeds Another Blow to Market Confidence
September 17, 2012 @ 13:12 PM | By Justin Grant
With trading volumes near historic lows in the equity markets, the SEC's decision to fine NYSE $5 million for improper market data feeds gives investors even more reason to stay away.
continued...CTO On Apple's iPhone: No, Thanks.
September 14, 2012 @ 16:35 PM | By Justin Grant
In the week that Apple unveiled the new iPhone 5, one trading company's CTO isn't among the impressed.
continued...Who Owns The Risk If A Third-Party Algo Goes Rogue?
September 14, 2012 @ 14:31 PM | By Phil Albinus
What happens after a broker-dealer or sell-side firm's algo goes rogue? To find out who owns the risk, Advanced Trading spoke with Michael E. Kurzrok, director of equities for the market research firm Woodbine Associates.
continued...Consolidated Audit Trail: More Than One Way to Skin This CAT
September 14, 2012 @ 10:47 AM | By Anthony Becker
It behooves today's investment firms to be prepared to tackle these new requirements now and in the future.
continued...Intelligent Trading: Opportunities for Mid-Tier Brokers
September 13, 2012 @ 10:16 AM | By James Blackburn
At the pre-trade level it's all about 'actionable' data, embedded in brokers’ daily workflows enabling them to react faster than anyone else to revenue-generating opportunities.
continued...9/11 - Eleven Years On
September 11, 2012 @ 10:19 AM | By Phil Albinus
Is this the same Wall Street that moved heaven and Earth to get back to work and trade another day?
continued...Mark Cuban Admits Being "Terrified of High Frequency Trading"
September 07, 2012 @ 16:10 PM | By Phil Albinus
The owner of the Dallas Mavericks doesn’t doubt that another Flash Crash will happen - and he's hedging his portfolio for that moment.
continued...To Find Liquidity in Corporate Bonds, It Pays to 'Think Odd'
September 07, 2012 @ 12:06 PM | By Howard Edelstein
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As Dark Pools Grow, ASX Fights To Keep Public Exchanges Relevant
September 06, 2012 @ 12:05 PM | By Justin Grant
ASX CEO Elmer Funke Kupper says the growth of dark pools is hurting Australia's largest public exchange, and without stronger regulations, remains a threat to lit markets around the world.
continued...Facebook Shares to Flood the Market?
September 05, 2012 @ 13:00 PM | By Phil Albinus
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