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In this episode, Mark is joined by Tom Wittman, the President of NASDAQ OMX/PHLX. Mark and Tom discuss the recent leadership changes at the exchange. Tom also responds to charges that NASDAQ is pursuing a predatory pricing model in the options market. In addition, Mark and Tom explore the new complex order system offered by NASDAQ OMX/PHLX.

As option traders and market participants stare down the possibility of rule changes for short sales, there has been some debate on the effectiveness and the eventual impact this will have on market volatility. Market pundits on CNBC had some commentary recently regarding the effect short sale rules would have on the price action of the VIX and implied volatility levels in the option marketplace…

With the summer Doldrums in full effect, we take a look at moving averages, Iron Condors and the outlook for the market going forward…

Exclusive OIC 2009 Panel Audio: Where Do We Go From Here? Panelists for this session include: Jeff Macke, Macke Asset Management; Jon Najarian, optionMONSTER; Pete Najarian, optionMONSTER

Exclusive OIC 2009 Panel Audio: International Linkages and Multi-Product Clearing. Panelists: Michael E. Cahill, Options Clearing Corporation; Pete Axilrod, Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation; Marc Huglin, LCH.Clearnet Limited; Dale Michaels, CME Group

Exclusive OIC 2009 Panel Audio: Hot Issues In Clearing. Panelists: Michael McClain, Options Clearing Corporation (moderator); Herbert C. Kurlan, VTrader Group; Samuel F. Lek, Lek Securities; William C. McGowan, Interactive Brokers; John M. Ruth, Goldman Sachs

In this episode, Mark is joined by Adam Nunes, Head of U.S. Options, NASDAQ. Mark and Adam dive straight into the raging debate over maker-taker pricing. Adam responds to claims that NASDAQ is giving away volume at a loss and cherry-picking options order flow. Mark and Adam also discuss the difficulties associated with launching a new options exchange during the height of the financial meltdown.

In this episode, Mark is joined by Will Easley, Vice Chairman of the Boston Options Exchange. Mark and Will discuss the growing controversy over maker-taker pricing. Will addresses the charge that BOX is giving away volume at a loss solely to gain market share. Mark and Will also discuss NASDAQ's "irrational"pricing structure and Will's belief that only one pricing model can survive in the options market.

OIC 2009 International Perspectives Panel. Panelists include: Tom Stern, optionsXpress International (moderator); Jorge Alegria, Mexican Derivatives Exchange; Luc Bertrand, Montreal Exchange; William Brodsky, Chicago Board Options Exchange and World Federation of Exchanges; Romain Delacretaz, Institut de la Bourse; Heike Eckert, Eurex; Jonathan Seymour, NYSE Liffe

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