The HFT Debate: Looking for ConsensusMay 02, 2013Although supports of HFT and its detractors will always clash, market participants agree that one thing has certainly changed: the role of technology in the equities markets.
Struggling HFT Firms Focus On New TechnologiesApril 09, 2013High-frequency trading firms face declining profits and increased scrutiny. But microwave and other new technologies are helping keep them in the game.
Isn't HFT Getting A Little ... Nuts?March 29, 2013In the HFT game, the number of big-time players seems to be thinning. What can firms do to capture a piece of the shrinking HFT pie?
HFT: Makings of an Evil EmpireMarch 28, 2013Wall Street's reputation may be damaged, but don't blame all of the industry's woes on high-frequency trading.
Senator Reed Wants Review of Markets in Wake of GlitchesSeptember 21, 2012An influential U.S. lawmaker pledged to take a closer look at the safety and soundness of the equity markets following a recent string of technology glitches on Wall Street.
Flash Crash Second Anniversary: Where's the Outrage?May 01, 2012Despite recent strong returns investors have left the market, mainly because of fear created by the Flash Crash and uncertainty surrounding HFT, writes Sal Arnuk, Themis Trading.
Market Fraudsters vs. the Genuine(rs): Who's Winning?March 13, 2012Managing systemic risk — and preventing market abuse — is one of today’s greatest challenges, and regulators have been intensifying their efforts to clean up the markets. But are the good guys winning the war against fraudsters?
Are Exchange Order Fees the Best Way to Regulate High-Frequency Trading?January 18, 2012When it comes to oversight of high-frequency trading, regulators should focus on simplicity, access and competition, according to Wayne Arden, former VP of sales for Nasdaq OMX’s Market Technology division, who says revamping the exchange order fee s
Mexico Takes Huge Steps To Boost Its Position In High-Speed Trading Market November 18, 2011The Mexican Exchange, which is the second largest exchange in Latin America, announced a number of strategic and technology initiatives designed to promote foreign investment in the Mexican financial markets and its position as a Latin American leader in h
High-Frequency Trading and the Blind Scales of JusticeMay 17, 2011The Justice Department and SEC's joint investigation into high-frequency trading could be just what the industry needs, writes special contributing editor Larry Tabb.
Will Regulators Aim to Slow Down High-Frequency Trading in 2011?December 06, 2010Since the Flash Crash on May 6, high-frequency traders face a raft of potential new rules, including market maker obligations, taxes on canceled orders and even colocation restrictions.
