Live from OIC – Mark is joined by Tom Wittman, President, NASDAQ OMX/PHLX. Mark and Tom discuss the fact that so many exchanges are copying PHLX by swapping ownership for order flow. They also discuss the claims that NASDAQ and BATS are cannibalizing the options market. Finally, they debate PHLX's controversial pursuit of dividend trade volume. Does this strategy exploit retail traders and distort the overall options market?

Exclusive OIC 2010 Panel Audio: Reinvention – New Paradigms for Trading Technology

Live From OIC 2010 – Mark is joined by Carrick Pierce, President, Derivix. Mark and Carrick discuss the current trends in the world of trading technology. Should trading firms look toward customized solutions, off-the-shelf technology or all-in-one solutions? Can a jack-of-all trades system compete with standalone software in terms of functionality? Are high-end retail traders the holy grail for trading software firms?

Live From OIC 2010: Mark is joined by Ed Boyle (Head of U.S. Options – NYSE Euronext) and Steve Crutchfield (CEO – AMEX Options) for a far-reaching conversation. Mark, Ed and Steve discuss the rebirth of AMEX in the options market. They also discuss the growing level competition among exchanges and the potential for new rivals to enter the game. Finally, they explore the problems with options volume statistics and debate whether the SEC should crack down on the newest options exchanges.

Exclusive OIC 2010 Audio: Regulatory Reform and How Washington Works