This week on The Spread, the OCC wins best equities clearing house for the third year in a row, a couple of Cboe directors bow out, we discuss the Bachelier model, and more.
Environmental and Energy
FIA Negative Price Webinar Emphasizes Proactive Communications
During the webinar put on today (Wednesday, May 13, 2020) by the FIA about negative prices and their impact, panelists emphasized the importance of proactive communications with the trading community in mitigating their potential risk. Near the end of the discussion,...
THE SPREAD: OIL TANKS
This week on The Spread, oil markets go contango, Quantitative Brokers releases a timely futures and options trading algorithm, FIA cancels more events, and more.
The Spread: Crash and Burn
This week on The Spread: the coronavirus causes crashes not seen since 2008, derivatives trading hits record volumes for major exchanges, Robinhood has yet another outage, and the OCC adds two clearing-side veterans to its board of directors.
Global Appeal: Tim McCourt of the CME Group
ESGs, S&P E-Minis, and Bitcoin Options – oh my! Tim McCourt stopped by the Eurex booth at FIA Expo 2019 to discuss how consumer demand has shaped the CME’s latest product offerings.
ESG: We’re Only at the Tip of the Iceberg
At FIA IDX 2019 in London, John Lothian News sat down with Clive Furness, the managing director of Contango Markets Ltd., to talk about ESG (environmental, social and governance) and how it fits into commodity and index products, and why it’s a “social revolution” and not a fad.
Wall Street Is Desperate for Wonks Who Can Explain the Rise of Populism
Get a FREE 90 day trial of John Lothian Newsletter First ReadHits & TakesJLN StaffMarketsWiki Education World of Opportunity 2019 in Chicago is open for registration. Sign up your interns and newer employees today. The events are on July...
Trading Technologies expands access to Chinese derivatives markets
Get a FREE 90 day trial of John Lothian Newsletter First ReadMarketsWiki Education World of Opportunity Series 2019 Open for RegistrationJohn J. LothianWhen I was trying to figure out what I wanted to be in life, there was no such thing as the...
Craig Pirrong: The Streetwise Professor Waxes Poetic on Dodd-Frank, Elizabeth Warren’s Dog House and LNG Potential
There are few academics in the derivatives space who have the depth and breadth of knowledge of Craig Pirrong, professor of finance and energy markets director of the Global Energy Management Institute, Bauer College of Business at the...
Cboe wins dismissal of Wall Street ‘fear gauge’ manipulation lawsuit
Get a FREE 90 day trial of John Lothian Newsletter First ReadHits & TakesBy JLN StaffCNN reported that "The continental US just had the wettest 12 months in the 124 years on record." And now you know why CME Group just set a record for...
Nomura Penalized by FSA After Market Information Leaked
Get a FREE 90 day trial of John Lothian Newsletter First ReadHits & TakesBy JLN StaffAt the end of the week, Mike Forrester and Spencer Doar will be headed to London for IDX. They will be shooting our popular industry leaders video series...
Nasdaq pulls out of Oslo Bors battle, handing Euronext victory
Get a FREE 90 day trial of John Lothian Newsletter First Read Hits & Takes By JLN Staff Today is Memorial Day in the U.S. where we remember and honor those who have given their lives in military service to their country. I will be marching in...
Margin Loan Losses Spook BOE Bank Regulators; Tearful Theresa May Quits
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China prepares to open bond futures market to domestic banks; CBOE FX adds tool to enhance liquidity
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Banks Are Fine, but the Economy Isn’t
First Read The D-Limit Order Type of IEX Has My Support By John J. Lothian Most of you know I prefer markets that are listed. You also know I prefer markets that are not dark. I also prefer markets that have many and a multitude of participants, in numbers and size....
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Nasdaq ‘Fear Gauge’ Flashes Warning Signs About Tech Rally
Nasdaq ‘Fear Gauge’ Flashes Warning Signs About Tech Rally
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