Traders tell TABB Group that VIX exchange-traded products (ETPs) have been a key driver behind the trading of VIX futures and options, expanding at a five-year compound annual ... read more

According to TABB Group’s new research report, “Real-Time Market Data: Circus of the Absurd,” the consolidated tape is no longer sufficient to satisfy best execution requirements, leading to ... read more

The need to manage connectivity efficiently across today’s rapidly fragmenting global marketplace is putting increased pressure on both sell-side and buy-side firms across asset classes trading in developed ... read more

Hit by the growing political and economic crisis racing across Europe and dealing with sustained market volatility and impending MiFID II regulation reform, as many as 75% of ... read more

As many as 7 out of every 10 US-based, long-only, equity buy-side firms have told TABB Group that the rise of passively managed funds has changed liquidity patterns ... read more

According to TABB Group in new research announced today, the way that the sell-side services their buy-side clients will look radically different by 2013. “What is now known ... read more

Regulatory mandates requiring firms to post initial margin on over-the-counter derivatives (OTCD) are among the biggest changes that Dodd-Frank legislation is set to bring about. According to TABB ... read more

Despite the risks to liquidity posed by CFTC-proposed regulation, over the long term nearly 75% of existing swap dealers tell TABB Group they believe liquidity will ultimately improve ... read more

Global regulators focusing on the clearing of OTC derivatives have started a technology revolution, says TABB Group in new research published today, “OTC ... read more

TABB Group announced today that its M&A Advisory practice provided commercial due diligence to The Carlyle Group in its September 26 acquisition of ITRS ... read more

Increased competition, new regulation and exchange consolidation have set the stage for a new era in automated trading of equity options in Europe, says TABB Group in new ... read more

European institutional investors believe that the US equity options market are liquid, transparent and offer unparalleled execution quality, says TABB Group in new research introduced today, “European Demand ... read more

The implementation of OTC derivatives market reform will cause data levels to surge as much as 400% above current levels, says TABB Group in new research published today. ... read more