Content posted in October 2009
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Early Thoughts On SEC Dark Pool Regulation
The SEC put forth a series of proposals it believes will enhance transparency, reduce asymmetries, and enhance public confidence in the equity markets but discussing these proposals in advance of releasing them in written form has raised significant confusion in the industry.
Higher Frequency, Lower Risk
Detractors claim that high frequency trading has a very risky profile and is capable of destabilizing the markets but Aldridge examines the risks of high-frequency trading in comparison with lower-frequency trading styles across every risk category.
'Exchange-Traded' Does Not Equal 'Risk-Free'
Just because Congress mandates that OTC products trade on-exchange doesn't mean that OTC derivatives won't blow up.
The Bar Code of Financial Markets
After 40 years CUSIP numbers are becoming more vital than ever.
Wall Street Compensation and Investment: A Different Take
The likelihood of deferred compensation may trouble Wall Street professionals. But on the bright side, it should fuel a deferred compensation-based investment boom.
E-Discovery: Remembering Forgotten Data
Electronic discovery is proving to be one of the most powerful tools in the corporate and legal arsenal. As corporations come to rely more heavily on e-discovery, however, some serious flaws in traditional e-discovery processes have become more and more prevalent.
Demonizing the Dark
Adam Sussman, TABB Group’s director of research, comments on the SEC and dark pools, specific to today’s SEC open meeting in Washington, DC beginning at 10:00 am ET to consider whether to propose regulatory changes regarding dark pools.
Managing IT With a Long View
While many financial firms have been forced to budget and manage on a quarter-to-quarter basis during the financial crisis, successful information technology managers have been able to plan and manage with view to long term objectives.
Sweeping Re-Evaluation of Market Structure Necessary
According to Cuttone & Company's McSherry, a sweeping reevaluation of current market structure should be undertaken immediately, before new rule changes are erected atop a flawed regulatory foundation.
Dark Pools 2009: Not So Dark Anymore
A new report by Aite Group examines key trends within the dark pool market, highlighting the major changes to the dark pool market over the last 12 months and profiles of 26 dark pools.
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Exclusive: Inside the GETCO Execution Services Trading Floor
Advanced Trading takes you on an exclusive tour of the New York trading floor of GETCO Execution Services, the solutions arm of GETCO.
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