Wednesday, May 7, 2025

FLASH FRIDAY

Flash Friday
Phantom Liquidity – May the (Execution) Force be with Institutional Investors

Phantom Liquidity – May the (Execution) Force be with Institutional Investors

Star Wars Day is a fitting time to reflect on the disconnect between displayed and executable liquidity, guest author Sylvain Thieullent of Horizon Trading Solutions writes.

FEATURED

Traders Feature

Why AI in Financial Technology Is Harder Than You Think

Building AI without groundwork is like hiring a rocket scientist without having a launchpad, Quod Financial's Medan Gabbey writes.

LATEST NEWS

Trading Technologies Readies Options Expansion

SaaS provider sees a compelling business case in the rapidly growing US equity options market.

Broadridge Enhances OpsGPT

Key enhancements include inventory optimization, fails research, and email integration automation.

‘Remarkable’ US Options Growth Assessed

OIC panelists say technology, shorter expiries, and a specific inflection point have been among factors driving the expansion of the past half-decade.

Short-Dated Options, 24-Hour Trading Win Qualified Support From SEC

Investors need to be aware of risks and the industry needs to provide education, Hester Peirce says at options conference.

Interactive Brokers Expands Access to Prediction Markets

Clients can trade contracts on key economic, government, and climate events.

Targeted Reforms Needed to Strengthen U.S. Equity Markets

Citadel Securities white paper highlights challenges such as opaque trading practices and inefficient fee structures.

SIFMA and Arteria AI Announce US Treasury Clearing Solutions Partnership

The platform streamlines compliance with SEC’s US Treasury clearing rules.

Options Industry Convenes in Palm Beach Gardens for Annual Conference

Panels will explore everything from the surge in retail participation to the emergence of defined outcome ETFs.

ON THE MOVE: OCC Names Stephen Luparello; Wilshire Adds Jason Schwarz

The weekly recap of new hires, promotions and job changes in capital markets trading and technology.

Commentary

The Exit Rush – How Global Tariffs Are Affecting Private Markets

The Exit Rush – How Global Tariffs Are Affecting Private Markets
By Michael Aldridge, Co-founder, President, and CRO, Accelex.

ON THE MOVE

BUYSIDE

Canadian Pension Plans Demonstrate Resilience Amid Volatile Markets in Q1 2025

Canadian Pension Plans Demonstrate Resilience Amid Volatile Markets in Q1 2025
Amid volatile markets, and diverging central bank actions, Canadian institutional investors held steady.

Navigating Rising Margin Requirements amid Tariff Pressures

Navigating Rising Margin Requirements amid Tariff Pressures
Treasurers and portfolio managers need support and efficiencies in a challenging environment, CloudMargin's David White writes.

Industry Adapts Seamlessly to T+1, Eyes Future Opportunities

Industry Adapts Seamlessly to T+1, Eyes Future Opportunities
The transition to a shorter settlement cycle has marked a milestone in operational modernization.

Financial Firms Brace for Rising Cyber Threats

Financial Firms Brace for Rising Cyber Threats
Broadridge survey shows too many firms are using old tech infrastructure to deal with new threats.

REGULATION

SEC Publishes New Market Data, Analysis, and Visualizations

Aim is to increase transparency and public understanding of capital markets.

The Adoption Gap: How Communications Surveillance Teams are Integrating AI Despite a Host of Unknowns

By Donald McElligott, VP, Compliance Supervision, Global Relay

Paul S. Atkins Sworn In as SEC Chairman

Atkins has helped lead efforts to develop best practices for the digital asset sector.

RETAIL REPORT

Morgan Stanley IM Extends Private Equity Access to Retail

Individual investors are getting increased access to historically institutional asset classes.

Investing.com Launches WarrenAI ‘Financial Researcher’

Service combines ChatGPT-like technology with market data and analytics.

Brokerage

Navigating Market Mayhem: How Investment Banks Can Harness Data to Build Resilience

By Ted O’Connor, SVP and Head of Sell Side, Arcesium

Canada’s Clearinghouse Modernizes Infrastructure

TMX CEO says the new platform advances technological capabilities while strengthening Canada’s competitiveness.
Traders Feature

Trump’s First 100 Days are Boon to Markets Business

Numerous market operators and liquidity providers have seen record volumes in recent weeks.

Capital Markets Technology Survey Assesses Resource Deployment

Markets Media - Adaptive collaboration explores how tech advances and industry trends impact spending decisions.

Nasdaq Offers New Electronic Flex Options on ISE

Contracts can be customized by exercise style, expiration date, strike price, and settlement type

Digital Assets

Paul Atkins’ Confirmation Signals Clearer Crypto Rules, Regulatory Stability

New SEC Chairman is known for his market-oriented philosophy and deregulatory stance.

Crypto ‘Career Risk’ is Falling but Regulation, Liquidity are Vital

More than half of institutional investors say crypto careers are less risky under US President Trump.

SEC Announces Agenda, Panelists for Roundtable on Crypto Trading

Panelists include Jon Herrick of the New York Stock Exchange and Richard Johnson of Texture Capital.

Cboe to Launch Cboe FTSE Bitcoin Index Futures

Exchange group is focused on driving product innovation in digital assets markets.

STANY’s 89th Markets Conference Offers Insights, Innovation, and Networking

STANY CEO Kim Unger shares insights on what to expect at the April 7 event.

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