FIA/OIC Options Conference Preview
No Room At The Inn
If you want more proof that the options business is booming, then look no further than the 2nd annual FIA/OIC New York Equity Options Conference. Last year the conference attracted the usual assortment of industry officials in routine numbers. It was an interesting event, yet hardly the hottest ticket in town.
What a difference a year makes. The conference hasn't even officially begun and already the sessions are standing-room only. The Wednesday afternoon "Equity Options Industry Update" session was so crowded that the audience spilled out into the adjoining corridor.
The Next Two Days
Of course, if you are planning to attend the conference, don't let one overcrowded session stop you. There will hopefully be more room in the main panel sessions tomorrow. Topics on the docket include the always colorful "Exchange Leaders Update," "Taking Stock of the Equity Options Industry," "Cross-Border Regulatory Issues" and, of course, "Portfolio Margining."
So, if you going to be in the New York City area tomorrow, then I highly suggest that you swing by the conference. However, don't worry if you can't attend. There will be plenty of information from the conference on the site over the next few days.
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About Mark S. Longo
Mark S. Longo is the founder of The Options Insider Inc. - a firm dedicated to providing free options information, education, news and analysis for options users. Whether it's on TheOptionsInsider.com, a leading online options destination; through Options Insider Radio, the world's only radio network for options users; or through a growing number of newsletters and live events, Mr. Longo continues to provide new ways to spread the word about options.Mr. Longo's analysis of the options market has appeared in a wide variety of domestic and international publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Reuters, Futures Magazine, and more. As one of the few industry commentators with practical options experience, he has developed a substantial following among industry veterans and newcomers looking for insight into this complex market.Mr. Longo began his career as an options trader on the floor of the Chicago Board Options Exchange.
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