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A group of Wall Street Bets traders is laying new plans for a ‘gamma squeeze’ on GameStop stock; JPMorgan’s Kolanovic Says ‘VIX Bubble’ May Spark Stock Rally
A group of Wall Street Bets traders is laying new plans for a ‘gamma squeeze’ on GameStop stock; JPMorgan’s Kolanovic Says ‘VIX Bubble’ May Spark Stock Rally
SPACs
SPACs are popular listing vehicles, but some analysts question if they are right for certain sectors. ESG investors, for example, can't verify a company's environmental and social impact when a planned SPAC acquisition is not identified upfront.
Mike Cavanaugh – Open Outcry Traders History Project
Mike Cavanaugh found his way to the trading industry despite his degree in political science because he had a brother-in-law in the wheat pit at the CBOT. He did a summer internship working for “one of the more prolific wheat traders” and soon fell in love with the place.
Wall Street’s favorite volatility index is the latest stock-market bubble, JPMorgan’s quant guru says; Structured Notes Saw Record Demand in a Volatile 2020. Investors Should Mind the Fine Print.
Wall Street’s favorite volatility index is the latest stock-market bubble, JPMorgan’s quant guru says; Structured Notes Saw Record Demand in a Volatile 2020. Investors Should Mind the Fine Print.
DTCC
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) released a new white paper detailing a two-year plan for shortening the settlement cycle for U.S. equities to one business day after the trade is executed (T+1).
Peter Fredriksson – The Path to Electronic Trading
A Swedish Perspective from the Early Days of Electronic Trading
Peter Fredriksson was with OM in Sweden when they offered the first electronic trading platform.
A New ETF Seeks to Short Volatility While Dodging Total Wipeout; Bitcoin (BTC USD) Cryptocurrency Price Falls After Swings Highlighted Risks
A New ETF Seeks to Short Volatility While Dodging Total Wipeout; Bitcoin (BTC USD) Cryptocurrency Price Falls After Swings Highlighted Risks
IG Group Holdings
UK-based IG Group has reportedly suspended leveraged trading in 900 small stocks, a response to heightened levels of risk posed by volatile retail trading. Its customers will be allowed to buy shares outright but must use their own funds to cover positions.
Hiromi Yamaji
JPX has appointed Hiromi Yamaji, currently the president and CEO of the Osaka Exchange, to head the Tokyo Stock Exchange, effective on April 1.
‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry says the stock market is ‘dancing on a knife’s edge’ – and fears he’s being ignored again; GameStop Signals That Short Sellers Need a New Strategy
‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry says the stock market is ‘dancing on a knife’s edge’ – and fears he’s being ignored again; GameStop Signals That Short Sellers Need a New Strategy
Futures Industry Association
In a presentation this week to the European Securities and Markets Authority on market challenges in the spring of 2020, the FIA recommended several changes to clearinghouse margin models, including improving the design and application of margin floors.
Volatility Could Be GameStop Crowd’s Next Losing Bet; Robinhood, Citadel CEOs Grilled by Lawmakers in Wake of GameStop Saga
Volatility Could Be GameStop Crowd’s Next Losing Bet; Robinhood, Citadel CEOs Grilled by Lawmakers in Wake of GameStop Saga
No, Virginia, There is no Santa Claus; He Was Demutualized
If you are, like me, someone who has never bought even a single datum let alone have multiple subscriptions with multiple vendors, Acuiti’s newest report on market data makes for fascinating reading.
Debt-laden world, rising bond yields – a toxic taper tantrum combo; BlackRock has begun to ‘dabble’ in bitcoin because investors are hunting for ‘storehouses of value’
Debt-laden world, rising bond yields – a toxic taper tantrum combo; BlackRock has begun to ‘dabble’ in bitcoin because investors are hunting for ‘storehouses of value’
Options Basics For Newbies: Mind Your Greeks, Professor Says
The well-documented influx of new retail investors into equities and options on equities in 2020 and 2021 has boosted derivatives volume, but it also has unleashed traders who may not be prepared for high rates of volatility if and when the market falters.
Farley Owens
Trading Technologies International today announced several executive promotions, including naming Farley Owens as president of the company.
Reddit Is Chief Suspect as Volatility ETF Swells to $2.6 Billion; Treasury Volatility Is Just Starting With Big Swings on the Way
Reddit Is Chief Suspect as Volatility ETF Swells to $2.6 Billion; Treasury Volatility Is Just Starting With Big Swings on the Way
NFL Calls Time-Out on ErisX’s NFL Binary Options
The National Football League asked the CFTC to delay any approval of ErisX’s proposed binary options contracts “pending a more comprehensive study” of whether the contracts would be used for hedging and whether users of the contract might be breaking federal laws by risking money on football spread betting across state lines.
VIX Bets Shows Volatility Concerns Ebbing But Not Forgotten
Observations & Insight The Spread: A Penny Stock For Your Thoughts? JohnLothianNews.com This week on The Spread, the CME announces the launch of new volatility benchmark indexes, Amsterdam's trading volume surpasses London's, and more. Watch the video » ++++ Lead...
London Stock Exchange Group
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) announced that it has committed to reducing its emissions by almost 50% by 2030, becoming a member of the United Nations Climate Change ‘Race to Zero’.
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Crop Trading Giants Start Blockchain Platform With Brazil Deals
First Read $29,776/$300,000 (9.9%) ++++ ++++ Hits & Takes John Lothian & JLN Staff Here is the LINK for the DTCC press release about the proposal to shorten the U.S. settlement cycle to T+1 within two years. Former CFTC Chairman J Christopher Giancarlo has an...
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A group of Wall Street Bets traders is laying new plans for a ‘gamma squeeze’ on GameStop stock; JPMorgan’s Kolanovic Says ‘VIX Bubble’ May Spark Stock Rally
A group of Wall Street Bets traders is laying new plans for a ‘gamma squeeze’ on GameStop stock; JPMorgan’s Kolanovic Says ‘VIX Bubble’ May Spark Stock Rally
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