Episode 53: Live From OIC – OptionsXpress

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.

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Episode 52: Live From OIC – Tabb Group

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.

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Episode 51: Live From OIC – BATS

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.

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Episode 50: Live From OIC – Symphono

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.

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Episode 49: Licensing Volatility

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.

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Episode 48: Flash Trading, Short Sales and Controversy

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.

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