Christine Birkner

EFF battle stuck on hold

Christine Birkner
September 30, 2010
The CFTC ruled, again, that ELX’s exchange of futures for futures (EFF) transactions are not wash sales and are consistent with commission precedent

ISE challenges options fees

Christine Birkner
September 30, 2010
The battle for order flow among options exchanges is in full swing

Energy outlook: Economy rules

Christine Birkner
September 30, 2010
In the topsy-turvy world of energy markets, inventories are at record highs, but they’re not quite in the spotlight when it comes to prices. So what’s moving crude oil and natural gas?

Davie named CEO of SwapClear at LCH.Clearnet

Christine Birkner
September 30, 2010
New employees and promotions in the trading industry

Heavy metals

Christine Birkner
September 30, 2010
Copper prices bottomed in June because of a de-stocking cycle in China when inventories were cut

Eris Exchange launches

Christine Birkner
August 31, 2010
Eris Exchange trades interest rate swap futures and options that are cleared by CME Clearing.

Will wheat stay hot?

Christine Birkner
August 31, 2010
Wheat prices were through the roof in August, but will that trend continue?

Benning joins NYPC as chief risk officer

Christine Birkner
August 31, 2010
New employees and promotions in the trading industry.

S&P 500: Split decision

Christine Birkner
August 31, 2010
Analysts are split on where the S&P 500 is headed next.

Co-location gets referee

Christine Birkner
August 31, 2010
A proposal by the CFTC could shake up the world of co-location and mean changes for the high frequency trading firms.