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
REPOST – 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.
Exclusive OIC 2009 Panel Audio: The Great ETF Migration. Panelists: Andy Nybo, TABB Group (moderator); Scott Burns, Morningstar; Jamie Farmer, Dow Jones Indexes; Sid Jain, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods; Rob Stein, Astor Financial
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
In this episode, Mark is joined by Gary Katz, President and CEO of the International Securities Exchange. Mark and Gary discuss the ISE's recent decision to slash fees on premium option products. They also discuss the impact of pennies on the options market, the battle over maker-taker pricing and the outlook for options volume in 2009.
Exclusive OIC 2009 Panel Audio: Origins Of The Financial Crisis: How Did We Get Here. Speaker: David Marshall, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
In this episode, Mark is joined by Peter Hauser, President of Sungard's Microhedge Business Unit. Mark and Peter explore the reasons behind Microhedge's continued popularity with options traders. They also examine new upgrades to the software and the rumors of an impending retail version of this long-running analytical platform.
Exclusive OIC 2009 Audio: Exchange Leaders Panel
In this episode, Mark sits down with David Harris, CEO of the CBOE Stock Exchange. Mark and David discuss the two pressing questions on the minds of Options Insider Radio listeners: What the heck is the CBOE Stock Exchange and why did the CBOE get involved in the ultra-competitive stock space?
Exclusive OIC 2009 Panel Audio: Technology Leaders' Forum (Challenges in Today's Environment)