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The Options Insider Radio Network
Options Insider Radio is the longest-running options podcast and the flagship program on the Options Insider Radio Network. Options Insider Radio features unique and compelling interviews with the thought leaders, icons, radicals, movers and shakers that shape the options market. Whether you are an options professional looking for insightul discussion about your industry, or an active retail trader who wants a glimpse behind the scenes, this is the program for you.
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Feb 7, 2014 • 51min
Options Insider Radio: Options House CEO George Ruhanna
Options Insider Radio: Options House CEO George Ruhanna
In this episode, Mark is joined by George Ruhanna, CEO of Options House
They discuss:
Upgrade progression to the Options House platform
The focus on security
Margin, including portfolio margin
Premium harvesting vs. premium buying
Market structure and some of the challenges it creates
Working with advisors
And more...

Jan 15, 2014 • 36min
Options Insider Radio: Money Block
Options Insider Radio: Money Block
In this episode Mark is joined by Gary Martino, Vice President of Business Development at Money Block.
They discuss:
What is Money Block? Its history, customer base, and more.
Why is Money Block actively pursuing their audience?
What are the stumbling blocks keeping advisors from embracing options?
The tools and functionality that Money Block offers advisors
And more…

Jan 6, 2014 • 29min
Options Insider Radio: The Intellectual Property Exchange, IPXI
Options Insider Radio: The Intellectual Property Exchange, IPXI
In this episode, Mark is joined by Gerard Pannekoek, CEO and President of the Intellectual Property Exchange, IPXI.
They discuss:
What is IPXI?
Intellectual property as an asset class
The monetization of intellectual property, and IPXI’s model to do that
The commoditization of a patent portfolio using Unit Licensing Rights (ULRs)
The process IPXI goes through to create ULRs
And more...

Jan 2, 2014 • 29min
Options Insider Radio: Ed Boyle from BOX Exchange
Options Insider Radio: Ed Boyle from BOX Exchange
In this episode, Mark is joined by Ed Boyle, Senior Vice President of Business Development and Strategy at BOX Exchange.
They discuss:
Jumbo SPY and industry reaction to it
Jumbo SPY settlement and issues around it
The future of PIP, and auctions in general
Complex orders and adding functionality to the PIP, or COPIP
What will it take to execute complex orders across exchanges?
And more…

Dec 16, 2013 • 27min
Options Insider Radio: RCM Wealth Management
Options Insider Radio: RCM Wealth Management
In this episode, Mark is joined by Mike Cavanaugh and Bobby Schwartz, Principals at RCM Wealth Management.
They discuss:
How RCM can help both retail and institutional clients
Navigating the futures markets in recent years
Customer protection measures and restrictive capital requirements
Generational aspects of leadership in the futures market
And more

Dec 13, 2013 • 25min
Options Insider Radio: CBOE Futures Exchange
Options Insider Radio: CBOE Futures Exchange
In this episode, Mark is joined by Jay Caauwe, Managing Director of CBOE Futures Exchange.
They discuss:
Volatility as an asset class
Diverse audiences embracing VIX futures
Continued VIX futures record volume
Expanding trading hours, including the 2:00 a.m. start, mirroring the London opening
Trading VIX and SPX together
Moving beyond the “fear gauge”
And more

Dec 11, 2013 • 27min
Options Insider Radio: Barchart.com
Options Insider Radio: Barchart.com
In this episode, Mark is joined by Eero Pickat, President and co-owner of Barchart.com
They discuss:
· The history of Barchart.com
· Barchart.com’s point of entry for options traders
· Barchart.com’s niche sites
· Trends in what retail customers need
· Institutional presence
· And more

Dec 9, 2013 • 23min
Options Insider Radio: KCG Capital
Options Insider Radio: KCG Capital
In this episode, Mark is joined by Carl Gilmore, CEO of KCG Capital.
They discuss:
The genesis of KCG Capital
The businesses within KCG Capital
Futures industry drama from the last few years
Is the FCM model broken?
Is the self-regulation model broken?
KCG’s focus on customer service
And more....

Dec 5, 2013 • 34min
Options Insider Radio: NYSE Options
Options Insider Radio: NYSE Options
In this episode, Mark is joined by Steve Crutchfield, Executive Vice President and head of U.S. Options at NYSE.
They discuss:
· Merger mania, and how will NYSE Options be impacted
· Dividend trades and proposed OCC regulations
· SEC allegations against OCC
· Market fragmentation
· Penny pilot
· And more

Dec 2, 2013 • 26min
Options Insider Radio: Object Trading
Options Insider Radio: Object Trading
In this episode, Mark is joined by Steve Woodyatt, CEO, and Dan Hubscher, Director of Marketing at Object Trading.
They discuss:
· How Object Trading came to be
· Direct market access through Front Runner
· Their research report on how markets actually innovate
· Integrating best-of-breed tools into trading platforms
· And more