Sunday, March 30, 2025

FLASH FRIDAY

Flash Friday
FLASH FRIDAY: Looking Back at 2010 STANY Event

FLASH FRIDAY: Looking Back at 2010 STANY Event

Expect to see fewer ties at this year's conference compared with 15 years ago.

FEATURED

Traders Feature

EXECUTION MATTERS: Easing the Back-Testing Process for Traders

Lime Trading tool offers institutional-grade back-testing capabilities designed to streamline the process for users.

LATEST NEWS

Dynasty Financial Collaborates With Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs Custody Solutions will be a preferred custodian for Dynasty’s Independent RIA Network.

Wall Street Bonus Pool Reaches Record

The average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s securities industry was $245K last year.

Liquidity Challenges Institutional Equity Traders in Mexico

Banorte trading execs say market technology has improved, but depth of book remains elusive.

Exegy Supports BMLL’s Recent Addition Of Historical US OPRA Options Data

Firms say they deliver a unified data stream that seamlessly bridges real-time and historical market data.

BlackRock Debuts Public-Private Model Portfolios

Aim is to simplify and enhance advisors’ ability to allocate across public and private markets.

“More Record Years Ahead” for ETF Assets

Brown Brothers Harriman is increasingly convinced that ETF assets will reach $30 trillion by 2033.

IEX Appoints Steven Bonanno as Chief Information Officer

Exchange group cites exec's expertise in building resilient, high-performance trading systems.

Building the Future: How Citadel Securities is Shaping Miami’s Finance Scene

Rodrigo Parada Valencia, COO of US Options Market Making, says the Magic City offers a wide variety of lifestyle and professional opportunities.

Liquidnet Reviews Next Innovation of SuperBlock Matching

Aim is to help buy-side firms with their larger and more difficult trades.

TECH TUESDAY

TECH TUESDAY: Has Declining Consumer Confidence Curbed Retail Trading?

Data shows that far from being scared off by volatility, retail trading seems to have increased in 2025.

Commentary

Market Uncertainty? Four Benefits of Indexes as a Tool for Investors

Market Uncertainty? Four Benefits of Indexes as a Tool for Investors
By Kirsten Wegner, CEO, Index Industry Association

ON THE MOVE

BUYSIDE

Climbing the Ranks: Carrie Benz’s Career Built on Opportunity and Innovation

Climbing the Ranks: Carrie Benz’s Career Built on Opportunity and Innovation
Janus Henderson Global Investments COO discusses industry shifts shaping the future of asset management.

Miami International Holdings and BSX Launch New Trading and Settlement Technology Platform

Miami International Holdings and BSX Launch New Trading and Settlement Technology Platform
The new BSX system utilizes MIAX proprietary trading, middle and back office technology.

Innovations in Market Liquidity and Price Discovery: A Path to Efficiency

Innovations in Market Liquidity and Price Discovery: A Path to Efficiency
Market sentiment, regulation, and investor behavior will continue to shape liquidity trends in the coming years.

Bracing for Change: John C. Dugan on Trade, Markets, and Regulation

Bracing for Change: John C. Dugan on Trade, Markets, and Regulation
Regulatory adjustments will be key to unlocking business confidence, said Citigroup Chair.

REGULATION

Atkins’ SEC Chair Confirmation Hearing Scheduled for March 27: Equities Outlook

By Khody Azmoon, CEO and Co-founder, BLOX Markets

Eliminating All PII from CAT

By Robert Cook, President and CEO, FINRA

The Road to Digital Asset Securities: What’s Driving Adoption and Innovation

The transition from traditional electronic markets to digital asset securities is actively reshaping market infrastructure.

RETAIL REPORT

Robinhood Launches Prediction Markets Hub

Initial rollout will include contracts on the target fed funds rate and college basketball tournament outcomes.

Retail Traders ‘Go Pro’

Retail traders benefit from trading algos, AI, and market innovation, NinjaTrader CEO says.

Brokerage

Overnight Venue Bruce ATS Receives Regulatory Approval

Aim is to provide a more reliable and frictionless overnight trading experience.

J.P. Morgan Redesigns Short Volatility ETNs

New ETN is premised on the insight that VIX isn’t an asset, but rather an indicator of how equity markets move on a daily basis.

‘Compliance Complacency’ is a Risk Factor For Capital Markets Firms

Nearly two-thirds of executives say it is easy to keep up with general regulatory changes, eFlow Global data shows.

DTCC’s NSCC to Increase Clearing Hours to Support Extended Trading

The change, which takes effect in Q2 2026, will expand NSCC's operating schedule to 24x5.

The Front Office Has a Stake in T+1 Readiness

By Daniel Carpenter, CEO of Meritsoft, a Cognizant company

Digital Assets

Kraken Introduces Colocation Service

The service is designed for fairness, accessibility and high speed execution.

24/7 Trading: Are Markets Ready?

Panelists at FIA Boca examined the expansion of global trading hours.

Tokenization Could Save Asset Managers $135 Billion

Tokenization could eliminate long-standing inefficiencies in fund issuance, administration, and distribution.

UBS Whitepaper Advocates for Blockchain-Driven Capital Markets

Bank proposes a hybrid model that blends traditional and decentralized finance.

Crypto Industry Needs to Move Beyond the Hype

By Michele Curtoni, Head of Strategy, SIX Digital Exchange

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