VIX

Weekly Stat: High Volatility Index Readings Curb IPOs
Capital Markets

Weekly Stat: High Volatility Index Readings Curb IPOs

Companies hoping to go public have been stifled by the first-quarter’s volatility.
By Vincent Ryan | March 18, 2022
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S&P Dow Jones Fined $9M Over Index Glitch
Risk & Compliance

S&P Dow Jones Fined $9M Over Index Glitch

The SEC says the VIX index published stale values during the market spike on Feb. 5, causing huge losses on a Credit Suisse futures contract.
By Matthew Heller | May 17, 2021
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Court Dismisses Suit Over CBOE’s ‘Fear Gauge’
Risk & Compliance

Court Dismisses Suit Over CBOE’s ‘Fear Gauge’

A federal judge says investors failed to show the exchange intentionally designed a settlement process that made its VIX index vulnerable to manipulation.
By Matthew Heller | May 30, 2019
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Trading Firm Fined $1.3M Over VIX Misconduct
Risk & Compliance

Trading Firm Fined $1.3M Over VIX Misconduct

Akuna Securities allegedly submitted improper trades to influence the final settlement value of the CBOE's measure of stock market volatility.
By Matthew Heller | February 4, 2019
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For $100M in Option Trades, Timing Was Everything
Risk Management

For $100M in Option Trades, Timing Was Everything

In a split second on Monday, one of the largest trades ever in options tied to the CBOE volatility index took place.
By Matthew Heller | May 12, 2015
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