This week on The Spread, we catch up on the last two week’s news, including a number of exciting updates from our friends at the OCC.
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Cboe Betting U.S.-Style Equity Derivatives Trade, Clearing Translates to Europe
Cboe Global Markets executives on Thursday touted its European clearinghouse acquisition, announced July 1, saying the exchange holding company aims to unlock the potential of pan-European derivatives business. In a call with investors and analysts, Edward Tilly, Cboe...
Cboe’s Tilly Outlines Exchange Growth Amid Market Disruption
In a webinar interview Thursday, Cboe Global Markets’ CEO Ed Tilly said the exchange is contemplating reopening the trading floor next month but will not pull the trigger until all the safety protocols have been signed off on.
Cboe Buys EuroCCP to Bolster Dutch EU Base After Brexit; Wall Street’s Fear Gauge Is Acting Up. It May Signal Trouble
Lead Stories Cboe Buys EuroCCP to Bolster Dutch EU Base After Brexit Reuters via NYT Cboe Global Markets said on Tuesday it would take full control of EuroCCP, Europe's largest clearing house for stock trades, to bolster its post-Brexit base in...
JPM’s $65m ISDAFIX fine; EU HFT rules; Blockchain for margin and collateral?
First Read Hits & Takes JLN Staff The MontrÈal Exchange announced new futures on exchange-traded funds (ETF) and trust units are now available.~JJL The European Banking Authority released its 2017 annual report. A few of the key...
Miami International Holdings and Ledger Holdings Announce Investment in LedgerX Holding Company; FX options a tempting solution – but problems persist; VIX ETFs Have Seen $8.7B In Bullish Bets This Year, Even With VIX Down 30%
Observations & Insight EDITOR'S NOTE: JLN Options is happy to have Henry Schwartz, President of Trade Alert, as a guest editor this week. The year in options: A tribute to David Letterman Henry Schwartz - Trade Alert I've really enjoyed sharing some insights and...
John Lothian Newsletter: Euronext In Exclusive Talks To Acquire 20% Of EuroCCP; Exchange Merger Architect Under Fire; Federal Reserve is too ‘white and male’, say Democrats
First ReadDouble Miles?: CBOE's Frequent Trader Program Looks to Reward Traders and Provide a Window into Traders' WorldsJim Kharouf - JLN - Reporting from the Options Industry ConferenceSo how many miles you got?For frequent fliers, piling up miles trip after a trip...
John Lothian Newsletter: Libor Reform Has Not Gone Far Enough, Says Regulator; China Targets Short Sellers in Stock-Index Futures Contracts; Banks team up to resolve OTC swaps margin disputes
First Read MarketsWiki Education World of Opportunity Summer Intern Education Series Don't forget to sign up your interns, newer employees or anyone who would be interested in or find value in the series. We are in New York on July 15 at the NYSE and in Chicago on...
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Trading Technologies Names New Chairman and CEO; IG Buys Tastytrade as Retail Investors Embrace Derivatives
Trading Technologies Names New Chairman and CEO; IG Buys Tastytrade as Retail Investors Embrace Derivatives
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Wall Street’s Bond Traders Reveal Their Limits; Bitcoin (BTC USD) Slides Below $35,000 as Crypto Mania Loses Momentum
Wall Street’s Bond Traders Reveal Their Limits; Bitcoin (BTC USD) Slides Below $35,000 as Crypto Mania Loses Momentum
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