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Commentary
Content posted in June 2009
New Financial Regulatory Reform Proposal: 'It's in There'
Commentary  |  6/22/2009  | 
The Obama administration's new regulatory reform proposal -- which covers everything financial -- is divided into five major categories: firm supervision and regulation, financial market supervision, consumer protection, governmental crisis management tools, and increased global regulatory cooperation.
EMS vs. OMS Revisited: What Should the Buyside to Do?
Commentary  |  6/18/2009  | 
Blair Kanter, Consultant, offers his vision and suggestions on steps the buy should take when evaluating the OMS vs. EMS.
Just Say No to C.D.O.'s
Commentary  |  6/18/2009  | 
Enough of tinkering around the edges, it's time for tough reform. The Obama Administration's plan to overhaul the regulation of the financial system doesn't go far enough when it comes to the securitization market -- a source of credit that both it and Wall Street see as vital to the future of consumer and commercial lending.
New Prime Brokerage Model on the Horizon
Commentary  |  6/15/2009  | 
Liquidity Mapping: Jump into the Dark Pool
Commentary  |  6/12/2009  | 
We may be witnessing the early stages of a sustainable and fundamental shift in the trading landscape, as dark pools move from the periphery and take center stage. This could have a profound impact on traders and investors.
When Hedge Funds Lose Their Mojo
Commentary  |  6/9/2009  | 
We're not quite there yet, but hedge fund managers may soon need to start giving away toasters -- or perhaps plasma TVs -- to woo new investors. Forcing the funds to eat a little humble pie now would benefit hedge fund investors in the long run.
Will the Ultimate Relief Rally Continue?
Commentary  |  6/3/2009  | 
The Odds of Exchange Migration
Commentary  |  6/2/2009  | 
Though it may seem like a quick fix, migrating OTC products to exchanges is a process fraught with dangers and problems all its own.


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