The current markets make trading amazing. I predict the first quarter results of KCG, Virtu and Flow Traders will be spectacular. Shares of Optiver changed hands for €2000 – up from €1600 in 2015. “Our firm is made for this kind of market”, said CEO Doug Cifu after the August 24 stock rout. And regretted his remarkRead more
The annual Futures and Options World (FOW for friends) event in Amsterdam is coming up shortly. Thursday the 17th of March the conference will be held in the Hilton hotel at the Apollolaan in Amsterdam. Was especially looking forward to the first panel discussion of the day. Paul Beck (Eurex), Adam Rose (Euronext), Willem MeijerRead more
Future & Options World, FOW for friends, will be having their annual event again in Amsterdam on March 25th. This time the event will be held in the Hilton. On the agenda a discussion about the microwave connectivity (which is a waste of resources imho), exchange competition (yes, with TOM) and Mifid II. Another interestingRead more
The good old days from the open outcry trading in the pit are gone. But it remains a source of good stories. Last Friday was a good place to share them, with the annual reunion of the former traders, brokers and order book officials. FOW Event Coming up next is another networking event, but thisRead more
