Direct Edge

20 results about this entity

Period: 18 Jul 2007 - 22 Jan 2015

SEC summons exchange chiefs in wake of Dow plunge

The SEC has summoned exchange bosses to Washington for talks on how to prevent a repeat of Thursday's plunge in stock prices when the Dow Jones Industrial Average shipped more than 1000 points.

Direct Edge CEO hits back over flash orders

The boss of Direct Edge, the alternative trading system that pioneered the introduction of flash order types three years ago, has launched a robust defence of the controversial practice as regulators hint at a looming crackdown.

Nyse Euronext looks to sell stakes in US derivatives units - report

Nyse Euronext is in talks with banks about selling equity stakes in its US derivatives platforms in a bid to spread costs and increase trading volume, according to Dow Jones Newswires.

US senator calls for 'flash' orders ban

US Senator Charles Schumer has called on the Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) to ban "flash" trades, where users are given an advanced peek at unfilled orders ahead of the wider market.

Direct Edge to convert to stock exchange status

US stock trading venue Direct Edge has filed applications with the Securities and Exchange Commmission to convert into two national securities exchanges later this year.

Plus Markets and Direct Edge sign TransAtlantic co-operation pact

UK small and mid-cap exchange Plus Markets is to partner with the US-based Direct Edge ECN to explore strategic opportunities for the listing and trading of stocks in US, UK and EU markets.

Goldman takes minority stake in Direct Edge ECN

US investment bank Goldman Sachs is acquiring a minority equity interest in Knight Capital's Direct Edge ECN. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Citadel buys into Knight's Direct Edge ECN

Citadel Derivatives is to purchase a minority equity interest in Knight Capital's Direct Edge ECN. Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.