Difference between revisions of "Networking in Electronic Financial Markets"
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'''Mentor:''' [http://www.marquette.edu/mscs/facstaff-perouli.shtml Dr. Debbie Perouli] | '''Mentor:''' [http://www.marquette.edu/mscs/facstaff-perouli.shtml Dr. Debbie Perouli] | ||
| − | '''Description:''' Trading is nowadays done electronically. Firms are interested in minimizing transaction times and various mechanisms have been used to both help traders achieve this goal and prevent traders from gaming the system. Many times, the implementation of such mechanisms relies heavily on network principles. The student(s) will learn about dark pools, high-frequency trading, and the modern stock market. The student(s) will focus on the networking connecting different pools and the routing policies used to prioritize bids. The student(s) will also provide recommendations on security issues that may arise on particular markets. Familiarity with Internet protocols is recommended. | + | '''Description:''' Trading is nowadays done electronically. Firms are interested in minimizing transaction times and various mechanisms have been used to both help traders achieve this goal and prevent traders from gaming the system. Many times, the implementation of such mechanisms relies heavily on network principles. The student(s) will learn about dark pools, high-frequency trading, and the modern stock market. The student(s) will focus on the networking connecting different pools and the routing policies used to prioritize bids. The student(s) will also provide recommendations on security issues that may arise on particular markets. |
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Latest revision as of 12:09, 2 February 2017
Mentor: Dr. Debbie Perouli
Description: Trading is nowadays done electronically. Firms are interested in minimizing transaction times and various mechanisms have been used to both help traders achieve this goal and prevent traders from gaming the system. Many times, the implementation of such mechanisms relies heavily on network principles. The student(s) will learn about dark pools, high-frequency trading, and the modern stock market. The student(s) will focus on the networking connecting different pools and the routing policies used to prioritize bids. The student(s) will also provide recommendations on security issues that may arise on particular markets.
Preferred qualifications: Familiarity with Internet protocols is recommended.
