Category: After Hours Trading
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Rogue Trader
Nick Leeson, the infamous trader whose 1.4B loss led to the collapse of Barings Bank 30 years ago. Leeson reflects on his overwhelming feelings of embarrassment and shame stemming from his role in the bank’s downfall, emphasizing that despite a successful start to his banking career, he ultimately failed to achieve what he wanted.…
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Who’s Ready to Trade All Night?
The NYSE is conducting a survey to gauge demand for overnight trading and is considering the necessary infrastructure changes. Robin Hood, Interactive Brokers, and other platforms already offer after-hours trading, with significant growth in overnight transactions. However, challenges such as central clearing and settlement, market manipulation, and resistance from market participants remain. The opening bell ceremony…