Options Insider Radio Interviews

In this episode, Mark is joined by JJ Kinahan, Chief Market Strategist at TD Ameritrade.   They discuss: JJ's background in the options industry Highlights of the TD Ameritrade platform Platform upgrades How to avoid backtesting in a vacuum The Tradefinder application The Sizzle Index What is driving the decrease in volume After hours liquidity The rise in the use of futures and futures options The push towards APIs

In this episode, Mark is joined by Ben Londergan, Executive Managing Director of Options Trading and Technology at ConvergeX. They discuss: Ben's history in the options industry An overview of what NXP does and how it interacts with so much order flow throughout the day ConvergeX's multiple flow options The most popular of ConvergeX algos Portfolio margin tools The problem of attracting new market makers And more

In this episode, Mark is joined by Jason Lichten, Director of Equity and Listed Derivatives Trading Strategies from Wolverine Execution Services. They discuss: Jason's take on Flash Boys and how RBC was portrayed (RBC is his former firm) What is Wolverine and what do they do? Market transparency in the equity and options markets Consolidation and simplification of the options market structure The cycle of market and liquidity fragmentation After-hours options trading What’s coming from WEX in the near future?

Options Insider Interviews: Talking PACs, CTAs, and More with RCM Alternatives In this episode, Mark is joined by Bobby Schwartz, CEO of RCM Alternatives They discuss: What are all the areas of RCM Alternatives? The acquisition of Attain Captial Outreach to CTAs and hedge funds CME PAC What else is coming from RCM Alternatives? And more…

Options Insider Interviews: Talking Realized Volatility with VolX In this episode, Mark is joined by Bob Krause, CEO of VolX, the Volatility Exchange. They discuss: Updates on what is happening at VolX Looking at realized, not implied, volatility products The deal with BOX Enduring the regulatory process Trading realized volatility, with specifics Specifications and margins will mirror those of the VIX, with two significant differences: settlement and expiration date The possibility of listing on more products And more

In this episode of Options Insider Interviews, Mark is joined by Pat Fay, Director of Global Derivatives at Russell. They discuss: New volume records in Russell options The spread between Russell options and other benchmarks Who is using RVX options? The merger with the LSE The case for an exclusive listing And more

In this episode of Options Insider Interviews, Mark is joined by Gary Katz, CEO of the International Securities Exchange. They discuss: The third addition to the ISE family, ISE Mercury The use case for a third exchange Simplifying the exchange space, point and counterpoint Litigation with CBOE Technological advancements to mitigate risk and facilitate execution The role of the OCC in regulation and risk control The new ISE CyberSecurity Index And more

Options Insider Radio: Exploring the Mysteries of Margin with DTCC In this episode, Mark is joined by Ted Leveroni, Executive Director of Strategy at DTCC They discuss: Ted’s background in the financial industry What is DTCC? How does DTCC differ from OCC? The joint venture with Euroclear The complexities of movement of margin and collateral Improvements to the settlement process Margin questions And more

Mark Sebastian recently attended the CBOE Risk Management Conference and brought along an audio recorder. In this edition, he caught up with Ben Londergan, Executive Managing Director and Head of Options Trading and Technology at Convergex. They discuss: The landscape of the exchange space Fragmentation of liquidity, and the resulting quotes Navigating the best execution landscape for their customers How does the market fragmentation impact liquidity providers The death of trading floors Balancing great customer service and a good price

Options Insider Interviews: Catching Up with Andy Nybo Mark Sebastian recently attended the CBOE Risk Management Conference and brought along an audio recorder. Here’s his interview with Andy Nybo Head of Derivatives at the TABB Group. They discuss: Where is liquidity going? Where are the weaknesses in liquidity? Multiple exchanges and two models Does fragmentation help retail traders? Are asset managers less commission sensitive than before? What else do they see coming? Is there an appetite for a weekly VIX contract? And more…