Options Insider Radio Interviews

Live (to tape) from the 2017 Options Industry Conference, Mark is joined by Cathy Clay, Global Head of Information Solutions at Multi Asset Solutions Group. They discuss: What comprises the Multi Asset Solutions Group? The move from San Francisco to Chicago The CBOE/Bats integration What is on the radar for the Multi Asset Solutions Group? The upcoming release of the volatility data suite through the Data Shop What LiveVol Pro upgrades can users expect? The shift from Flash to HTML5 The addition of futures to the platform What is the Data Shop and how is it being used?

In this episode, Mark is live (to tape) at the 2017 Options Industry Conference. He is joined by Jack Boyle, Vice President of Broker-Dealer Services at optionsXpress. They discuss: What does the vice president of broker-dealer services do? Updates on merging the trading platforms Reviewing commission structures What is behind the dhanges in the retail space The impact of low volatility The need for options education Expanding outreach Upgrades to the trading platform Mobile access Is there more broker M&A to be had?

When Mark was at the 2017 Options Industry Conference, he was able to interview several industry leaders. In this episode, he is joined by Aash Vyas, Director of Portfolio Strategy and Overlays, Swan Global Investments. They discuss: Big picture takeaways from the conference Integrating the needs of financial advisors into the program What are the objections to using options for RIAs? The impact of millennials on the options space The two sides of the political spectrum The concentration of volume in a few names

Mark recently attended the 2017 Options Industry Conference, where he was joined by Craig Donohue, Executive Chairman and CEO of the Options Clearing Corporation. They discuss: What brought Craig back to derivatives and The OCC? The evolution of OCC into regulatory and oversight roles Craig's history with leading large transformations within existing companies The possiblility of rolling back regulations Migrating other products to central counterparty clearing The difference between regulated and unregulated derivatives The fight to allow listed options in IRAs and other regulatory struggles What are the origin for leaving options off the list? What is on his radar for the future? Potential taxation implications with transaction taxes and more How many exchanges are too many exchanges? The concentration of liquidity in a few names The need for investor education

In this episode, Mark is joined by Dylan Ratigan. You may be familiar with Dylan from: Being Chief Skeptic at Tastytrade Bloomberg News where he is the global managing editor CNBC where he created many programs you're probably familiar with, including Fast Money MSNBC where he hosted the Dylan Rattigan Show (MSNBC's highest-rated program outside of prime time from 2009 - 2012) Co-founder of Helical Holdings Political commentary work with the Young Turks His book, Greedy Bastards: How We Can Stop Corporate Communists, Banksters, and Other Vampires from Sucking America Dry They discuss: Covering the 2008 financial crisis in real-time The role in financial media in the lead-up and aftermath of the financial crisis Who is responsible for the financial crisis? Resigning from Fast Money and going to MSNBC President Obama's missed opportunity His book, Greedy Bastards: How We Can Stop Corporate Communists, Banksters, and Other Vampires from Sucking America Dry Will he write another book? His thoughts on the Trump administration's tax policy What would he tax instead of income? Are we heading toward an American oligarchy? How does he feel about transaction taxes? What is Helical Holdings, and how did he become involved? How his travel for Helical has changed his worldview How can people get involved? (Visit the website) His role with Tastytrade Is he an options guy?

In this episode, Mark is joined by Kevin Ott, Co-President of Lightspeed Trading. They discuss: Lightspeed winning the Options Insider Broker Madness trophy Their road to victory Will exchanges be next? We only need one more! What is new at Lightspeed? Who is their target audience? How are they finding new clients? The need for options education

In this episode, Mark is joined by Kevin Kennedy, Senior Vice President and Head of U.S. Options at Nasdaq. They discuss: Everything old is new again: new PHLX trading floor opens Why update a physical trading floor? Fifteen legs! Smaller footprint, larger impact Happy 227th anniversary! What products are available? What has the response been from the industry? Strong marketshare on the PHLX What's next for Nasdaq? Is six exchanges enough for Nasdaq? Education outreach efforts Is there a visitors gallery for the new floor?

In this episode, Mark is joined by Sterling Trading Tech's President Jim Nevotti and Ravi Jain, Director of Risk & Derivatives. They discuss: What is Sterling Trading Tech? The Sterling Trading Tech platform The delineation of Lightspeed and Sterling Trading Tech The LiveVol acquisition, and what remained at CBOE What are future plans for the platform? Who is the target audience? Sterling Trader and Sterling Trader Elite Exchange fragmentation Options BrokerMadness

Today Mark is joined by Paul Jiganti, Managing Director at IMC. They discuss: Paul's history in the options industry What is IMC? What is an options wholesaler? How IMC helps lower the barrier to entry Fighting to give the best price to the end user Taking a dive into the Flash Boys rabbit hole The evolving regulatory environment Incentivizing liquidity The perfect hedge And more

Today, Mark is joined by Tony Saliba, Managing Director of Saliba Venture Management. He discusses: His forthcoming book, Managing Expectations: Driving Profitable Option Trading Outcomes through Knowledge, Discipline, and Risk Management How did Tony end up in the first Market Wizards book? How are things with entering the Chinese options market? Is this the moment that the Chinese options market will take off? The Chicago Stock Exchange acquisiton The Dash-Liquidpoint Merger And more