This week on The Spread, Credit Suisse prepares for round two of a lawsuit alleging it committed market manipulation, a New York vol quant wins big on momentum trades, the OCC wins and gives awards, and more. (Originally published 5/4/2021 at John Lothian News.)
Read MoreOptions Traders Make Gargantuan VIX Options Bet; FINRA Gently Reminds Members To Exercise “reasonable Diligence” – The Spread →
This week on The Spread, traders make a $40 million bet on VIX options, FINRA reminds its members to vet options trading accounts appropriately, MIAX announces a new partnership, and more. (Originally published 4/16/2021 at John Lothian News.)
Read MoreCME Announces Close of Most of Its Trading Pits; Cboe Dabbles In ESG – The Spread →
This week on The Spread, the CME Group announces it’s keeping most of its pits closed for good, Cboe announces it’s getting into ESG derivatives, and more. (Originally published 5/7/2021 at John Lothian News.)
Read MoreOCC Reduces Clearing Fees; Coinbase CEO Sells $292 Million Worth of COIN Shares – The Spread →
This week on The Spread, major exchanges begin trading options on Coinbase stock, Eurex announces record volume for ESG derivatives, Gary Gensler is confirmed as head of the SEC, and more. (Originally published 4/23/2021 at John Lothian News.)
Read MoreThe Spread: Meme Wars →
This week on The Spread, furor over Robinhood and retail traders continues, the SEC looks at social media in a crack-down on fraud, and more. (Originally published 2/5/2021 at John Lothian News.)
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