Trade execution

In defence of high-frequency trading Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Industry

In defence of high-frequency trading

Many blame the “flash crash” of 2010 — when the Dow Jones dropped 9% within minutes — on high frequency trading (HFT), claiming it created instability. But sudden downturns in the stock market are not exclusive to HFT, and taxes or regulations to reduce the trading are a solution looking for a problem, according to […]

By Staff |September 22, 2016

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Clearing exec quits Barclays, highlighting challenge of new rules Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Clearing exec quits Barclays, highlighting challenge of new rules

Ray Kahn, who held the top clearing role at Barclays, has quit.

By Staff |August 5, 2016

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How to trade volatility Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Market Insights

How to trade volatility

The fear gauge is an asset class unto itself

By Staff |April 8, 2016

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CSA amends order protection rule Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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CSA amends order protection rule

CSA has published final amendments to National Instrument 23-101 Trading Rules and its companion policy. The amendments adjust the order protection rule (OPR) framework to address inefficiencies and respond to market developments.

By Staff |April 7, 2016

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