Trading Tech Talk 21: The Best and Worst of 2014
Best - Increased willingness to discuss cyber security in the financial markets.Worst - Post-Flash Boys backlash.Worst - Growing stranglehold of regulation, regardless of cost, impact or unintended consequences.Worst - Continued reduction in tech budgets in 2014.Worst (Best?) - FINRA tightening the leash on algo regulation.Best - Detente on patent disputes in the financial markets.Worst (Best?) - Death of Darkpools?Worst - Continued explosion of options exchanges.Worst - Technology outpacing regulators.What can we look forward to in 2015?