Content posted in November 2010
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Securing Your Trading Network
Cybersecurity is top of mind at financial firms, which are vulnerable to rogue traders, hackers and other forms of unauthorized access.
Everyone Wants to Start An SEF
Debate rages over what is a swap execution facility, but even as regulators craft the rules, there are many contenders.
Companies that Ignore Cloud Computing Could Be Left for Dead
Companies that don't take advantage of the agility offered by the cloud could be left for dead.
Testify - Now Donate Please
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.
Federal Prosecutors Are Gearing Up to Take on Prop Shops, HFTs
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.
How to Select an EMS
Execution management solution providers are working to enhance and differentiate their offerings. But integrating order management functionality isn't among their top priorities, according to recent research from Woodbine Associates.
Hedge Funds Step Into the Light
The day of reckoning for hedge funds may have arrived.
Financial Cocktails Reflect The Year-in-Review
Cognito whips up drink recipes for its annual party reflecting reflecting financial regulations and Fed activity.
Is the SEC’s ‘Naked’ Access Ban Anti-Small Business?
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.
How Finance Reform Will Alter Swap Execution Facilities and Boost Transparency
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is moving closer to issuing the preliminary rules defining swap execution facilities. This particular rulemaking will set the parameters for trading platforms for the over-the-counter derivative markets that will largely determine how transactions will be executed under the Dodd-Frank framework.
Debate Ignites Over Basel III Capital Rules
Regulators push for safety of financial system, while banks say tough rules will undermine profits.
Meet Advanced Trading's New Editor-in-Chief
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.
Getting to the Bottom of HFT Message Rates
The SEC needs to clear up misconceptions about the Flash Crash, especially whether quote stuffing or denial of service attacks really went on.
Inside a Mini Flash Crash
Wall Street is looking to learn from its big, Earth-shaking mistakes but it has plenty to learn from the smaller ones.
HFT Firms Descend On Washington to Sway Regulation
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.
When a Liquidity Diet for Banks Makes Sense
The balance sheets of many of the big banks that failed or teetered on the brink in the financial crisis actually looked fine. On paper, their assets were sufficient to cover liabilities.
Why Big-Time CEOs Make Terrible Politicians – Report
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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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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