Live From OIC 2010 – Mark is joined by Chris Larkin, Senior Vice President, Etrade. Mark and Chris explore the reasons that hard core options users aren't migrating to Etrade. Chris also outlines some of the upgrades that Etrade hopes will lure customers away from targeted options brokers like OptionsXpress.
Exclusive OIC 2010 Panel Audio: Innovation – The Options Market
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?
Exclusive OIC 2010 Audio: Regulatory Reform and How Washington Works
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.
Bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell (The Tipping Point, Outliers) addresses the Options Industry Conference.
Live From OIC 2010 – Mark is joined by David Fisher, CEO of OptionsXpress. Mark and David discuss the ferocious competition in the retail options space. They also discuss the growing arms race among firms looking to attract high-end retail options traders. Finally, David addresses claims that OptionsXpress may have lost its way after recent management changes and acquisitions.
Exclusive OIC 2010 Panel Audio: – Evolution: The Equities Markets
Live From OIC 2010 – Mark is joined by Andy Nybo, Head of Derivatives at Tabb Group. Mark and Andy discuss the role of analysts in the options market. They also dive into the Tabb Group's latest study of buyside options traders. Finally, they immerse themselves in the debate over derivatives reform and explore the buyside's perspective of Washington.
Exclusive OIC 2010 Panel Audio: Presentation of the 2010 Sullivan Award. The Sullivan Award honors an individual who has made significant contributions to the options industry. This year's recipient is Bill Porter, the Founder of Etrade and the Co-Founder of the International Securities Exchange.