Episode 62: Live From OIC – Microhedge

Live From OIC 2010 – Mark is joined by Peter Hauser, President, Sungard Microhedge. Mark and Peter discuss the plans to incorporate Microhedge into the new Valdi product suite. Mark and Peter also explore Sungard's plans to release a thin-client version of Microhedge aimed squarely at retail traders.

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Options Insider Radio Episode 60 – Live From OIC: Options Industry Council

Live From OIC 2010 – Mark is joined by Susan Milligan, Executive Director, Options Industry Council. Mark and Susan discuss the OIC's latest study of retail options traders. Topics include: Why women don't trade options and the demographic shifts that have occurred in the options market over the past 20 years. In addition, Mark and Susan discuss the numerous challenges facing the derivatives industry in Washington, D.C.

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Episode 59 – Live From OIC: CBOE Stock Exchange

Live From OIC 2010: Mark is joined by David Harris, CEO, CBOE Stock Exchange. Mark and David discuss the latest developments at CBSX including: expanding the exchange's reach beyond options market makers to include high frequency equity traders. Other topics include: the road ahead for single stock futures and navigating the difficult regulatory climate for both equities and options exchanges.

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Episode 58 – Live From OIC: TD Ameritrade

Live from OIC 2010 – Mark is joined by Chris Nagy, MD, TD Ameritrade. Mark and Chris discuss TD Ameritrade's plans for the options market, including the ongoing integration of the ThinkOrSwim options platform. Other discussion topics include: How does TD Ameritrade plan to differentiate itself from ThinkorSwim and continue to attract options traders going forward; Why do so many financial advisors continue to ignore the options market; How difficult is it to be a derivatives lobbyist in the current political climate?

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