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STA virtual 2020 Market Structure Conference: Some Election Predictions in a Completely Unpredictable Year
At the Security Traders Association (STA) 2020 virtual Market Structure Conference Wednesday, Joel Oswald and Chris Wilcox of the D.C. law firm William & Jensen offered their speculations and predictions for the presidential election and the markets in a panel titled “Election 2020: A Crucial Moment.”
The Spread: Radio Killed the Video Star
This week on The Spread – election volatility makes options more expensive, the CME has a COVID scare, and more.
The Spread: Reddit On The Internet, So It Must Be True
This week on The Spread – analysts predict more volatility than usual around the U.S. election, institutional traders watch Reddit to predict price movements, and more.
The Spread: Derivatives On-Demand
This week on The Spread, FIA announces IDX 2020, the Small Exchange launches, OCC celebrates increased volumes for cleared derivatives trades, and more.
Update: SAFE Banking Act of 2019 Moves Forward With Heroes Act
The Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act, legislation introduced by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and passed by the House late Friday, seeks to deliver an additional $3 trillion in aid to a wide range of individuals, businesses and municipalities hit by economic fallout from the coronavirus.
The Spread: Make Way for the SA-CCR
This week on The Spread, the OCC shatters its own records (again), Senator Loeffler sells put options, the SA-CCR is adopted early, and more.
The Spread: Quarantined
This week on The Spread, bitcoin option volume spikes as bitcoin craters, the VIX closes at an all-time high due to coronavirus concerns, the NYSE closes its doors as two traders test positive for COVID-19, and more. Produced by Mike Forrester. Transcription Welcome...
The Spread: Hedge Early, Hedge Often
This week on The Spread, Cboe sets its sights on the European derivatives market abroad while preparing for growth at home, and options traders clamor for more VIX data to make "unprecedented" hedges against market volatility. Produced by Mike...
JLN Video: State Rep. Kelly Cassidy – STAC 2020
State Rep. Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago) 14th District, a sponsor of the bill to legalize recreational marijuana in Illinois, joined a STAC panel on cannabis investment.
…in with the new
This week on The Spread – the OCC and CME report cause to celebrate, bitcoin options products abound, and the options markets react to retaliation from Iran.
Regulator Rumble
This week on The Spread – Bakkt’s CEO heads to Washington, the VIX perks up for the first time since October, and regulators debate over who has jurisdiction over SPIKES futures trading on MGEX.
Justice for Jitesh; CFTC Should Drop Civil Charges and Apologize
I have created a petition titled "Justice for Jitesh: CFTC Should Drop Civil Charges and Apologize" on Change.org. Here is a link to sign the petition: Justice for Jitesh Petition. I ask you to read and please sign this petition. My hope is go...
HKEX and LSE, A Capitalist’s Conundrum
Today’s bid by Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing (HKEX) to buy the London Stock Exchange Group for $36.6 billion is a conundrum in what otherwise would be a continuation of global consolidation among exchanges. But it is muddied by the geopolitical backdrop that could make the London Stock Exchange off limits to certain suitors, especially those under the control of the Chinese government.
Understanding Government and Regulation: Lessons From The Inside
Andy Busch, former chief market intelligence officer at the CFTC, had some pragmatic but alarming advice for interns who attended day one of MarketsWiki Education’s World of Opportunity event: “In D.C., someone is always out to get you.” In...
Failures are Often Opportunities + Thoughts on Digital Asset Regulation
It can be difficult to predict what will be the catalyst to propel someone down their eventual career path. For CMT Digital CEO Colleen Sullivan that early catalyst just so happened to be learning about ‘80s junk bond czar Mike Milken. As for...
Wall Street Traditionalists Spar With FTX Over Crypto Derivatives; SEC Proposes More Disclosure Requirements for ESG Funds
First Read Hits & Takes John Lothian & JLN Staff Friends of the late Carl Gilmore, including Chris Hehmeyer and Chuck Bohm, are gathering today at Ceres in the CBOT Building lobby at 4:30 p.m. in an informal tribute to their friend. All are welcome whether you...
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Term of The Week- Best of October 2021- May 20, 2022
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Hedges Across Assets Are Too Expensive, Morgan Stanley Says
Lead Stories Hedges Across Assets Are Too Expensive, Morgan Stanley Says Options imply broad range of outcomes, strategists say Morgan Stanley suggests positioning for a peak in volatility Joanna Ossinger - Bloomberg Long volatility is too expensive as hedging...