Commodity trading advisor

A-Mark Strengthens Global Trading Team with Appointment of Roy Friedman as SVP of Trading, Global Precious Metals

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMRK) (A-Mark), a leading fully integrated precious metals platform, has appointed Roy Friedman to serve as senior vice president (SVP) of trading, global precious metals, effective September 29, 2023.

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  • EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMRK) (A-Mark), a leading fully integrated precious metals platform, has appointed Roy Friedman to serve as senior vice president (SVP) of trading, global precious metals, effective September 29, 2023.
  • Friedman brings to A-Mark four decades of experience in precious metals trading, in addition to being a well-respected industry commentator.
  • "We're excited to welcome Roy back to the A-Mark team,” said Kevin Pelo, executive vice president and head of global trading for A-Mark.
  • “With over 40 years of experience in the precious metals industry, Roy’s appointment further strengthens A-Mark's position as an industry leader.

OptiMargin Releases WHATif Cloud, API Version

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
Software, Data Analytics, Finance, Asset Management, Data Management, Professional Services, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Cloud, Forecasting, Commodity trading advisor, Commodity, API, SPAN, CTAS, RIAS, CME Group, IRM, ICE, Privacy, Video game, Cryptocurrency

OptiMargin, a margin analytics software provider, announces the release of WHATif Cloud and API Versions compatible with the SPAN 2 margin methodology developed by CME Group.

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  • OptiMargin, a margin analytics software provider, announces the release of WHATif Cloud and API Versions compatible with the SPAN 2 margin methodology developed by CME Group.
  • WHATif is designed for predictability, forecasting and potential reduction of costs during margin volatility and rising cost of capital.
  • The free version, available for download on https://optimargin.com/ is cloud-based, significantly upgraded based on user feedback and compatible with the SPAN 2 methodology.
  • The paid version includes access to over 60 exchanges, dedicated API access as well as additional security and privacy measures.

Bitget Simplifies Crypto Trading With AI-Facilitated CTA Strategy

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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VICTORIA, SEYCHELLES, July 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget , top crypto derivatives and copy trading platform , unveils its latest offering - the CTA (Commodity Trading Advisor) strategy , equipped with an advanced AI bot.

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  • VICTORIA, SEYCHELLES, July 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget , top crypto derivatives and copy trading platform , unveils its latest offering - the CTA (Commodity Trading Advisor) strategy , equipped with an advanced AI bot.
  • CTA, short for Commodity Trading Advisor, is a proven strategy predominantly applied to commodity futures and stock index futures.
  • Leveraging the success of previous CTA products, Bitget has harnessed the power of CTA strategies for cryptocurrencies, offering users an index trading system designed to capitalize on short-term trading opportunities using price/volume trends.
  • The Turtle Trading Strategy, MACD Trading Strategy, and BOLL Mean Reversion Trading Strategy are some of the common approaches incorporated.

AEGIS SEF Reports First Quarter 2023 Activity

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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AEGIS Swap Execution Facility (“AEGIS SEF”) today provided multiple updates on its financial counterparty (“Dealer”) participation and first quarter 2023 trading activity, as well as insight into its formation and registration.

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  • AEGIS Swap Execution Facility (“AEGIS SEF”) today provided multiple updates on its financial counterparty (“Dealer”) participation and first quarter 2023 trading activity, as well as insight into its formation and registration.
  • AEGIS SEF now has 18 Dealers and nearly 330 commercial end users (“Participants”) executing hedging transactions.
  • Each Dealer and Participant has signed definitive documentation to enable the execution of hedging transactions on AEGIS SEF.
  • For more information on AEGIS SEF or if you are interested in executing hedges on AEGIS SEF, please visit https://www.aegis-hedging.com/swap-execution-facility .

OptiMargin Releases WHATif a Margin Simulation Engine Covering Over 50 Exchanges

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Software, Technology, Data Analytics, Professional Services, Commodity trading advisor, Privacy, Commodity, CME, VAR, CTAS, ICE, Forecasting, Cryptocurrency, SPAN

OptiMargin, a margin analytics software provider, announced today the release of WHATif – a free real time margin analytics desktop application.

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  • OptiMargin, a margin analytics software provider, announced today the release of WHATif – a free real time margin analytics desktop application.
  • The free version, available for download on www.OptiMargin.com , includes CME and ICE, while the paid version covers over 50 exchanges.
  • WHATif was built for clients looking to receive real time margin snapshots as well as margin simulations in a speedy and user-friendly format across a wide breadth of exchanges.
  • OptiMargin founder, Alex Vugman said: “From day one OptiMargin has been about interoperability, today we expand coverage to over 50 exchanges.

AEGIS SEF Trade Volume Accelerates in December

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
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Launched on September 1, 2022, AEGIS Swap Execution Facility (“AEGIS SEF”) today provided an update on transaction activity in its first full quarter of operations.

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  • Launched on September 1, 2022, AEGIS Swap Execution Facility (“AEGIS SEF”) today provided an update on transaction activity in its first full quarter of operations.
  • AEGIS SEF executed a record number of trades in December, with monthly trade volumes growing by +140% versus the previous month of operations.
  • “The addition of new dealers transacting on the SEF in December boosted volume and increased liquidity significantly,” noted Justin McCrann, President of AEGIS SEF.
  • For more information on AEGIS SEF or if you are interested in executing hedges on AEGIS SEF, please visit https://www.aegis-hedging.com/swap-execution-facility .

CFTC Approves AEGIS Swap Execution Facility

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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AEGIS SEF, a regulated subsidiary of AEGIS, enables compliant, efficient, and transparent execution of hedging transactions for companies managing commodity price risk.

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  • AEGIS SEF, a regulated subsidiary of AEGIS, enables compliant, efficient, and transparent execution of hedging transactions for companies managing commodity price risk.
  • AEGIS SEF is the first swap execution facility approved since these clarifications.
  • For more information on why AEGIS created a swap execution facility (and other hedge advisors may need to do the same), please click here .
  • AEGIS SEF (US) LLC, a subsidiary of AEGIS Hedging Solutions, is a Swap Execution Facility approved by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

AEGIS Swap Execution Facility Nearing Final Approval from CFTC

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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AEGIS Hedging Solutions (AEGIS) today announced that its application to form a registered Swap Execution Facility (SEF) has entered the final phase of approval.

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  • AEGIS Hedging Solutions (AEGIS) today announced that its application to form a registered Swap Execution Facility (SEF) has entered the final phase of approval.
  • AEGIS SEF, a regulated subsidiary of AEGIS, will operate in compliance with rules introduced under the Dodd-Frank Act to improve transparency in derivative transactions.
  • AEGIS SEF is excited to deliver innovation and compliance to advisor-assisted hedging, said Justin McCrann, President of AEGIS SEF.
  • AEGIS SEF (US) LLC, a subsidiary of AEGIS Hedging Solutions, is a Swap Execution Facility with an application pending approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

AEGIS Hedging Solutions Update on SEF Registration for Certain CTAs

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Thursday, September 30, 2021
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As previously announced , AEGIS has established a subsidiary, AEGIS SEF, LLC ("AEGIS SEF"), to facilitate the negotiation and execution of bilateral derivative contracts between commercial end-users, financial counterparties, and other market participants.

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  • As previously announced , AEGIS has established a subsidiary, AEGIS SEF, LLC ("AEGIS SEF"), to facilitate the negotiation and execution of bilateral derivative contracts between commercial end-users, financial counterparties, and other market participants.
  • Last week, AEGIS SEF announced that Bruce Aust, former Vice Chairman of NASDAQ and Jason Lish, current Chief Security Officer of Lumen Corporation, would join the AEGIS SEF Board.
  • "Yesterdays announcement provides important clarification on the application of SEF registration for CTAs," said Justin McCrann, President of AEGIS SEF.
  • AEGIS SEF LLC, a subsidiary of AEGIS Hedging Solutions, will facilitate the negotiation and execution of bilateral swap contracts for market participants.

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distribution for FT Cboe Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF®

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Professional services, Finance, Commodity markets, Financial markets, Trade, Finance, Commodity pool operator, Commodity pool, Commodity trading advisor, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Securities market participants

FTA and its affiliate First Trust Portfolios L.P. ("FTP"), a FINRA registered broker-dealer, are privately-held companies that provide a variety of investment services.

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  • FTA and its affiliate First Trust Portfolios L.P. ("FTP"), a FINRA registered broker-dealer, are privately-held companies that provide a variety of investment services.
  • The fund has characteristics unlike many other traditional investment products and may not be appropriate for all investors.
  • First Trust Advisors L.P. is an affiliate of First Trust Portfolios L.P., the fund's distributor.
  • First Trust Advisors L.P. is registered as a commodity pool operator and commodity trading advisor and is also a member of the National Futures Association.