Ray, any info about market quality? Specialist participation, Hybrid 2? I think these are the main things your customers who trade everyday on your exchange are really concerned about right now. Thanks and happy holidays.

by tony dey on December 20, 2007 7:13 PM

Tony -- He wasn't asked about any of those things in the interview, but I know there are new rule filings planned for the coming weeks, and I am keeping an eye out for you on that front.

Thanks for the holiday wishes, Tony; all best to you and yours too! May the new year bring everyone good things.

by Ray Pellecchia on December 21, 2007 7:33 AM

Can you clarify the record? Duncan mentions in the interview that the only deal to happen under his watch so far is integrating IT...Didn't the Powernext deal happen under his lead?

Seems like it's an exciting acquisition and it's surprising that it was overlooked.

Thanks.

by Andre on December 21, 2007 8:21 AM

Ray,

Thanks for all the work you've done on the blog this year. I know it's a good amount of work and often a thankless task.

Merry Christmas.

I'll be back to complain in 2008.

-DT

by Dinosaur Trader on December 21, 2007 8:55 AM

Andre -- I agree it's an exciting acquisition; my only guess on why he didn't mention it as happening on his watch is that it could be seen as another part of a transaction announced in October, as suggested in this news release.

Anyway, just my guess; thanks for watching and writing!

DT -- I appreciate the kind words, and I hope we merit some kinder feedback on the market in '08!

by Ray Pellecchia on December 21, 2007 2:09 PM