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Nasdaq’s Kevin Kennedy Discusses GEMX Launch on AWS Cloud, Highlights Latency Improvements and Future Cloud Migration Plans
Nasdaq has been moving its markets to the cloud, and it recently announced GEMX had moved to its AWS cloud infrastructure. John Lothian News interviewed Nasdaq Executive Vice President Kevin Kennedy to discuss the launch of the latest Nasdaq market.
Nasdaq is making progress with its AWS markets conversion, Kennedy said, emphasizing how this move is modernizing markets through the incorporation of cutting-edge technology. He noted that the initial focus has been on hardware improvements.
Options Discovery Episode 26: A Deeper Dive Into 0DTE Options Trading; Jonathan Zaionz, Senior Derivatives Analyst at Cboe Global Markets, Discusses His Recent Paper, “The Rise of SPX & 0DTE Options” and More With JLN’s Asma Awass
In this episode of Options Discovery, Asma Awass discusses a hot topic in the options industry today: 0DTE trading.
Clearing the Way: The Essential Role of Clearinghouses in Futures Exchanges
In this episode of “Futures Discovery,” we venture into the realm of clearinghouses, commonly referred to as Central Counterparties (CCPs).
Eventus CEO Travis Schwab Highlights Growth and Innovation at FIA EXPO 2023
At FIA EXPO 2023 in Chicago, John Lothian News caught up with Eventus CEO Travis Schwab to discuss the company’s latest developments and industry insights. Schwab shared the significance of extending Eventus’s relationship with Philip Capital, emphasizing the growth in the Asia-Pacific region and validating the strength of their partnership.
Schwab revealed that the new user interface (UI) of its Validus platform is gaining traction with clients. The platform, designed to streamline workflow, allows users to efficiently work through complex issues, investigate alerts, and remedy them with greater ease and speed. With the first clients already on board, Schwab said he anticipates this platform will significantly enhance scalability, performance, and usability.
Electronic Trading to AI; JLN’s Path of Non-Price-Oriented Risks
This newsletter is about non-price oriented risks. Back when it started, the largest risk to the financial markets, including futures, options and securities trading, was the advent of electronic trading. Electronic trading was the runaway train that was going to run over everything and everyone in its way. It was a risk to everyone’s job, especially the people standing on trading floors conducting commerce the same way it had been for over 100 years.
Cumulus9 Emerges as a Leader in Margin Transparency at FIA EXPO 2023
At the FIA EXPO 2023 in Chicago, John Lothian News interviewed the minds behind Cumulus9: Founder & Managing Director Giuseppe Fiocco and Managing Director Rafik Mrabet. They shared how this financial technology startup is revolutionizing margin transparency and risk management for futures commission merchants (FCMs) and their clients.
Options Discovery Episode 25: The Science Behind Selecting a Strike; Jermal Chandler, Host of “Engineering The Trade,” Discusses Options Strike Price Selection and More With JLN’s Asma Awass.
In this episode of Options Discovery, Asma Awass discusses a vital component of an options contract: the strike price.
HR Professional Pat Lunkes Discusses The Future of Work & Its Impact on the Industry at FIA Expo 2023
At FIA Expo 2023, Pat Lunkes, the president of Parkway Consulting and a longtime human resources professional, moderated a roundtable discussion titled, “The Future of Work & Its Impact on the Industry in a Global Environment.”
Options Discovery Episode 24: Intro to Marker Makers in the Options Industry; Eric Cott, Former Advisor in Education at the OIC, Discusses Market Makers and More With JLN’s Asma Awass.
In this episode of Options Discovery, Asma Awass discusses market makers in the options industry.
John Lothian: Week in Review (November 6th – 10th, 2023)
JLN PRESS ROOM PICK OF THE WEEK
CFTC Union Files Harassment Grievance Against Commissioner
NTEU, the National Treasury Employees Union, filed a complaint last week against CFTC Commissioner Caroline Pham alleging “intimidation, harassment, and abuse” in both public and private workplace settings.
This is only an initial filing and Commissioner Pham has yet to provide her side of the events.
CQG CEO Ryan Moroney Talks CQG Acquisition Deal by Senior Executives in John Lothian News Interview
In an exclusive video interview with John Lothian News, CQG CEO Ryan Moroney offered insights into the company’s strategic deal announced yesterday morning, when CQG said it has entered into an agreement for acquisition by a group of its senior executives.
Nasdaq’s Greg Ferrari on using AI in derivatives and Nasdaq’s new order type
Greg Ferrari, vice president, exchange business management at Nasdaq, was one of the presenters on a panel at FIA Expo 2023 called, “AI in Action: Use Cases in Derivatives.” He sat down with Sarah Rudolph of John Lothian News at Expo to talk about the panel and how Nasdaq is using AI, especially regarding options.
Connamara Systems Co-founder & CEO Jim Downs Discusses Company Evolution, 25th Anniversary at FIA EXPO 2023
Jim Downs, the co-founder and CEO of Connamara Systems, was a trader who knew a lot about the markets and had a little bit of self-taught coding talent. So 25 years ago he moved from the trading floor to launching Connamara Systems to build trading applications for clients. John Lothian News interviewed Downs at the FIA EXPO 2023 in October about the evolution of the firm and how it was celebrating 25 years in business.
CCP Global CEO Teo Floor Talks Strategic Rebrand and Evolving Global Clearinghouse Operations in Interview with John Lothian News at FIA EXPO 2023
In a video interview at FIA EXPO 2023, John Lothian News sat down with Teo Floor, the CEO of CCP Global, to explain the organization’s recent strategic rebrand and to understand the evolving landscape of global clearinghouse operations.
John Lothian: Week in Review (October 30 – November 3rd, 2023)
JLN PRESS ROOM PICK OF THE WEEK
Patrick Birley, obituary
Patrick Birley, the former CEO of NEX Exchange, LCH.Clearnet, the Climate Exchange and SAFEX and devoted father to his three daughters, passed away on 25 October.
Gold Bars and Tokyo Apartments: How Money Is Flowing Out of China
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A Deeper Dive into 0DTE Options trading: Jonathan Zaionz, Senior Derivatives Analyst at Cboe Global Markets and Author of “The Rise of SPX & 0DTE Options,” Discusses 0DTE and More in this Options Discovery Full Interview
In this Options Discovery full interview, Asma Awass speaks with Jonthan Zaionz, a senior derivatives analyst at Cboe Global Markets who recently had his paper, “The Rise of SPX & 0DTE Options” published.
Goldman Says Sharp Drop in Volatility Is Opportunity for Hedging
Observations & Insight Nasdaq's Kevin Kennedy Discusses GEMX Launch on AWS Cloud, Highlights Latency Improvements and Future Cloud Migration Plans JohnLothianNews.com Nasdaq has been moving its markets to the cloud, and it recently announced GEMX had moved to its...
