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Industry Seeks Urgent Clarification On Frontloading

http://thetradenews.com/newsarticle.aspx?id=8589936821

http://www.futuresmag.com/2014/03/27/options-market-leans-on-citi-volatility?t=options

http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwgeeks/article/European-Investor-Demand-for-US-Options-Remains-Strong-20140327#.UzRsWYUQNsw

Today paper traded 1275 EQT Sep 90 put and Sep 105 calls for 8.40. The ADV is 831 contracts. The OI is less than 200 contracts.

Today paper traded 9500 VIX May 14 puts over May 17/23 call spreads at $.625. The ADV is 759k contracts. The OI is huge on all strikes.

Today paper traded 4565 JNK Apr 41 puts for .25-.30. The ADV is 766 contracts. The OI is 4075 contracts.

Today paper traded 1208 ARCC Apr 18 calls for.10. The ADV is 339 contracts. The OI is 130 contracts.

New study shows that European demand for U.S. options is still strong and that usage is more diversified.

http://www.bankingtech.com/211252/cftc-calls-for-international-swaps-data-sharing-deal/

http://blogs.wsj.com/moneybeat/2014/03/27/the-fx-probe-where-are-we-now/

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/26/us-sec-moneyfunds-idUSBREA2P2C720140326?feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews