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The Jane Street India Scandal Is A Wake-Up Call – No Matter The Outcome
It’s not every day that a regulator as methodical and reserved as India’s SEBI accuses one of the world’s largest trading firms of a “sinister scheme.”
Why Training Still Beats the Hype: Lessons from a Modern Trading Trap
Retail traders today face a paradox. Markets have never been more accessible, or more hazardous. What looks like opportunity can quickly become a trap, especially in the age of social media-fueled speculation.
Why Real Trading Needs To Mean Something In 2025: The Case Against Gamified Prop Trading
In a recent op-ed for the Financial Times, BlackRock Chair and CEO Larry Fink called for the second draft of globalisation. Fink outlined how “the Trump administration’s tariffs are the symptom of a backlash to the era of what might be called ‘globalism without guardrails.’
Citadel’s Complaints Reveal Fears Of Being Beaten At Their Own Game
In a 29-page letter to the SEC, Ken Griffin’s market-making behemoth raised alarm bells over the rise of “private rooms,” opaque trading venues where only select parties are allowed to transact, and the advent of 24-hour markets.
The Data Wars: Why More Trading Should Mean More Traders
There’s always been a tech war within the trading industry. Our firm prioritizes human insight over algorithms, meaning all the trading decisions are made by humans.
Man Or Machine: Who Owns the Future Of Trading?
Speed and automation is not necessarily better. We must embrace the human element of trading — leveraging technology to enhance human judgment, not replace it.
The Problem With ‘Funded Trader Programs’: Traders Become the Product
The post-GameStop trading boom brought retail trading into the spotlight, sparking a rise in “funded trader programs” marketed as low-risk opportunities for aspiring traders. However, these programs often exploit traders through high fees, unfavorable trading conditions, and misaligned incentives, ensuring the firms profit regardless of traders’ success.
Humans vs. AI in The Stock Market: The Worst Trade Ever Made?
While AI promises innovation, it magnifies volatility and accountability issues, as seen in events like the 2010 Flash Crash. The rise of algorithmic trading demands urgent regulatory focus to balance technological advancements with human oversight, ensuring financial markets remain transparent and accountable.
The SEC’s equities overhaul: Necessary plumbing changes or a liquidity drain?
As the Securities and Exchange Commission undergoes its biggest equities shake up in 18 years to bolster best execution, Wesley Bray explores what the changes could mean for institutional investors.
