Equity Markets
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| Duration: One Day |
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Electronic Communication Networks (ECN) trading systems have had an impact on equity markets including the New York Stock Exchange and NADSAQ as well as buy- and sell-side participants. Explore how ECNs work, trade execution, related processing activities, issues and latest trends. Compare the relationship of these trading systems to legacy markets and explore prospects for their inclusion in the exchange environment. Hear about specific vendors as examples throughout, culminating with a view to future developments in this market.
| Topics include: |
• Historical perspective
• How equities are traded in this environment
• Latest trends
• Major vendors |
• Processing issues
• Reasons for the development of ECNs
• Relationship to third market participants
• Trade execution process |
| Benefits of attendance: |
• Discover critical issues facing members
• Examine differences across markets
• Hone a perspective on risks |
• Identify and differentiate leading vendors
• Improve understanding of value provided
• Learn about different types of markets |
| Staff from the following areas should attend: |
• Branch Office
• Compliance
• Information Technology |
• Middle Office
• Operations
• Trading |
Basics of the Securities Industry program or equivalent experience preferred |
