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Micro-Structure & Exchanges: A Complicated Relationship
Saturday, August 9, 2014 - 7:52pm | 1723This past Tuesday night, news hit that BATS Global Markets was in the process of settling with the Securitues and Exchange Comission on the claim that Direct Edge provided unfair perks to certain high frequency traders (HFT), a development that might set a pivotal precedent in the market...
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Direct Edge Seeks Approval For 'Hide Not Slide' And Queue Jumping Order Types
Tuesday, July 29, 2014 - 11:45am | 250The SEC on Friday disclosed a document sent by Direct Edge that seeks order-type approval. The filing was released days before the New York Post reported that the SEC and the New York Attorney General requested BATS CEO and Direct Founder William O'Brien to step down. The NY Post stated:...
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Market Wrap For January 31: Markets End January On Sour Note
Friday, January 31, 2014 - 5:38pm | 2825U.S. stocks fell steeply on Friday as Wall Street recorded its first monthly loss since August. Investors have plenty on their plate to worry about from emerging markets, an earning season failing to ignite excitement and a lackluster consumer confidence that is being felt by many retailers who...
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Founder of DAS Trader Karen Gentile Discusses Dark Pools, Twitter & More
Wednesday, December 18, 2013 - 3:35pm | 1027DAS (Direct Access Software) Trader is an industry leader in direct access trading technologies. The company, founded 10 years ago by Karen Gentile, offers an end-to-end electronic trading solution to market participants of all sizes and expertise. Benzinga had a rare opportunity to have a...