Options Insider Radio Interviews

Options Insider Radio: Talking about Analytics with S3In this episode, Mark is joined by Terry Flynn and Mark Davies of S3. They discuss: Their early entry in the transaction analytics space, and the explosion of recent interest in transaction analytics Managing costs with more effective order routing Smart routing, and the decisions that go into creating the calcuations Keeping up with fee schedules Executing and routing with complex orders And more

Options Insider Radio: Russell InvestmentsIn this episode, Mark is joined by Pat Fay, Director of Listed Derivatives at Russell Investments.They discuss: The semi-exclusive listing of Russell Indexes on CBOE and NYSE platforms Upcoming derivatives products at Russell Opportunities to create new index or volatility products Courting the retail investor And more

Options Insider Radio: Flexing Trading Muscles with Flextrade   Recorded at OIC 2013, Mark is joined by Rob Brogan, Vice President of Equity Derivative Sales at Flextrade. They discuss: The genesis of Flextrade and what it offers customers Flextrade’s ability to help customers create their own algorithms What differentiates their execution platform Is there a demand for algos within the options space? Trends from vendors in terms of what is being offered, and to whom And more  

Options Insider Radio: LiveVol Live at OIC Mark is joined by Catherine Clay, Chief Strategy Officer of LiveVol They discuss: LiveVol X, including alpha testing, features, and audience The many aspects of LiveVol, including a new RIA platform The evolution of the company as well as the industry How to reach investment advisors LiveVol Pro platform upgrades And more    

Options Insider Radio: BOX Enters Jumbo SPY FrayIn this episode, Mark is joined by Ed Boyle, Senior Vice President of Strategy at BOX.They discuss: Jumbo SPY contract Mini options The risks of exclusively listed products Weekly options And more...

Options Insider Radio: BATS, Moving Forward In this episode, Mark and co-host Dan Passarelli talk to Jeromee Johnson, Head of BATS Options. They discuss:     Past news headlines about BATS, good and bad.     The tech troubles that caused the failure of the IPO.     The effects of the CBOE shutdown.      The semi-exclusive trading of Russell Index products.     Exchanges as SROs.     The introduction of mini options and the feedback from retail clientele.     BATS's cuts in fees for mini options.     The ongoing debate about Max/Jumbo SPY contracts.     Upcoming products from BATS.     And more!

Options Insider Radio: The Acquisition of NYSE In this episode, Mark talks to Steve Crutchfield, Head of Options at NYSE Euronext They discuss:     The status of the merger with ICE.     The future of options and equity business under ICE.     The influx of volumes at NYSE Amex.      The introduction of mini options.     Liquidity providers and their role in mini options.     The interest NYSE has in the proposed Max/Jumbo SPY contracts.     Upcoming products from the NYSE.     And more!

Options Insider Radio: ISE's New Exchange In this episode, Mark talks to Gary Katz, CEO of the International Securities Exchange. They discuss:     The details about ISE's new exchange "Gemini".     The ongoing debate about Max/Jumbo SPY contracts.     The difference between ISE and BOX approach to Max.     The effects of the CBOE shutdown and the future of exclusivity.     The semi-exclusive trading of Russell Index products.     The introduction of mini options.     Exchanges as SROs.     Upcoming products from the ISE.     And more!

In this episode, Mark talks to Ed Provost, Executive VP & Chief Business Development Officer at CBOE.They discuss: The technology problem CBOE experienced last week. The potential for people to review CBOE's proprietary products. The semi-exclusive trading of Russell Index products. Extending the S&P license. The attempts to threaten CBOE's SPX excuisivity. VIX ETPs The introduction of mini options Exchanges as SROs The possibility of tradeable VIX products And more

Options Insider Radio 118: Interview with Don Montanaro, CEO of TradeKing When Mark was at the FIA Conference in Boca, he laid claim to his favorite croquet courtside recording spot where he caught up with Don Montanaro, CEO of TradeKing.   They discussed: The Zecco acquisition, and why it was such a great fit for TradeKing Technological elements that are being offered, picking from the best of both Zecco and TradeKing The new Forex platform New investors who might be interested in the combined entity Additional acquisition opportunities The clearing issues that the acquisition created, and the hunt for a new clearing partner How TradeKing is dealing with the downturn in options trading that happened in 2012, and what they’re expecting for 2013 Readiness for Mini options Binary options The ORF fee The potential of a transaction tax And more…