Live From OIC 2010 – Mark is joined by Jeromee Johnson, Head of BATS Options. Mark and Jeromee debate the age-old question: does the world need yet another options exchange? They also explore the potential competitive advantages that BATS brings to the table. Finally, they discuss the criticism that BATS and NASDAQ OMX are merely cannibalizing the options market.

If you were not able to make it to Phoenix, or if you just missed a panel, The Options Insider has you covered. The most popular panel at OIC 2010 is now available for download exclusively to Options Insider users.

Live from the Options Industry Conference – Mark is joined by Drew Shields and Adam Weyeneth from Symphono. Mark, Drew and Adam debate the merits of customized versus off-the-shelf trading solutions. They also discuss the ways that a niche options software developer can compete against behemoths like Microhedge. In addition, they explore the growing popularity of institutional trading products with retail options traders.

EXCLUSIVE OIC 2010 PANEL AUDIO – Our exclusive coverage of the 2010 Options Industry Conference kicks off with the opening remarks by ISE CEO Gary Katz. Those remarks are immediately followed by the Keynote Address from Jamie Brigagliano, Deputy Director of the Division of Trading and Markets at the SEC.

Live from the FIA Expo, Mark sits down with Scot Warren, MD of Equity Products and Index Services at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Scot dispels a number of rumors surrounding the CME's volatility license with the CBOE. Will we see VIX futures and options trading on the CME in the near future? Mark and Scot also explore the reasoning behind the CME's acquisition of the Dow Jones index products.

In this episode, Mark is joined by Gary Katz, CEO of the International Securities Exchange. Mark and Gary dive into the debate over flash trading and short selling restrictions in the options market. They also discuss a controversial ISE rule filing that allows large option orders to be crossed away from the exchange. Finally, Gary explains why Options Insider Radio listeners should attend the 2010 Options Industry Conference in Phoenix.

Mark is joined by Eric Cott, Director of Financial Advisor Education for the Options Industry Council. Mark and Eric discuss the elusive holy grail of the options market – the financial advisor. Countless firms have wasted millions of dollars trying to lure financial advisors into the options fold, all without success. But the OIC believes its new initiative can succeed where so many others have failed.

Mark is joined by Tony McCormick, the new CEO of the Boston Options Exchange. Mark and Tony discuss the revamped game plan for BOX. How can BOX survive with so many competitors targeting the options space? Will the exchange eventually become a dark pool? Can BOX even afford to compete in the institutional space? Tony answers these questions and many more…

In this episode, Mark is joined by Mike Tosaw, Financial Advisor, Know Your Options Inc. Mark and Mike explore several different ways to implement options into equity portfolios. They also discuss the common mistakes made by retail option investors and the rise of arrogant condor traders.

The conclusion of Mark's far-reaching conversation with Ned Bennett, Co-Founder and Executive Vice Chairman of OptionsXpress. Ned and Mark debate the relative merits of Optionetic's marketing tactics. They also discuss the long-term impact of the merger on OptionsXpress.

In this episode, Mark is joined by Ned Bennett, Co-Founder and Executive Vice Chairman of OptionsXpress. Ned responds to recent criticism of the Optionetics acquisition, including a scathing article in Barron's entitled 'OptionsXpress Out Of The Money.'