Volume totals for the options exchanges in January 2010

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The final installment of the STAC Meeting roundup. This panel looks at the evolution of trading, the impact of technology, and the importance of communication.

Conclusion of the Best Execution panel summary, including data discussion and symbology changeover

Coverage continues with The Options Insider's perspective on the STAC 84th Annual Mid-Winter Meeting. This round, we review the "Converging Institutional vs. Retail Needs: Multi Product Derivative Platforms" panel.

Conclusion of the Exchange Leaders panel, including 2010 innovations and HFT data

Second installment of Exchange Leaders' panel, with a look at high frequency trading and projections for 2010.

A review of the Exchange Leaders panel, with discussions of the proposed short sale ban and flash orders.

First in a series summarizing topics discussed at the STAC 84th Annual Mid-Winter Meeting. In part one, we sit in on a panel discussion entitled "Derivatives Best Execution: Evolving Tools and Practices."

Flash orders. Step-up orders. Whatever you call them, there is no shortage of opinions on them. With the SEC considering a complete ban on flash orders, one has to wonder if they need to consider looking at stocks and options separately.

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CBOE Vice Chairman Edward Tilly explains how flash trading differs in the equity and option markets. He also explains how flash orders are handled at the CBOE.