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SEC probe investigates HFT

The fact that the SEC is looking at the high-speed, collocation-driven low latency services offered by exchanges is hardly a surprise.

High-frequency trading slows down

It remains to be seen whether high-frequency trading will emerge as a hot-button issue this year from a regulatory perspective.

Approaching the limits of HFT speed

Recently, the high-frequency trading industry has been characterized by a constant stream of news releases noting the latest low-latency breakthrough.

ICE touts success of new HFT policies

In an effort perhaps to head off unnecessary regulation of high-frequency trading in derivatives, the Atlanta-based IntercontinentalExchange has announced that a policy adopted a year ago has been largely successful.

SEC still focused on HFT

Has the Flash Crash of May 2010 receded as a front-burner issue?

Maker taker model still generates controversy

The maker-taker pricing model that has captured the cash equities market has generated controversy in step with the rise of high-frequency trading. In particular, the rebate capture strategies that...

Bank of America puts HFT rebate arbitrage back in spotlight

High-frequency traders--at least the ones who engage in liquidity rebate arbitrage--have been more than thankful for the Bank of America stock swoon over the last year.

HFT grows in emerging markets

We heard lots of talk in 2011 about possible regulation of high-frequency trading and the consequences of possible over-regulation. Wall Street executives regularly remind folks that some

Weak equity volume leads to more HFT elsewhere

We've noted that one of the big trends this year--as the plague of low volume continues for high frequency trading firms--has been a movement toward incorporating other asset classes into the high

High-frequency trading continues to spark discussion

Most people would agree that high-frequency trading, while currently in a lull of sorts, is here to stay. But that doesn't mean it will exist without controversy. In fact, we expect a lot more