Companies have been reassessing their use of options since the accounting rules were changed, requiring stock options to be expensed at their fair market value
Results also support efforts to encourage options markets to quote in 1¢ increments
New options trading platform to begin Jan. 26
NYSE Arca files proposal with SEC
NYSE Arca Options system provides automatic executions for customer and broker dealer orders
Different regulatory requirements may reduce the opportunity for Canadian companies to backdate or time option grants
Market slated to open in 2007 third quarter
Price benchmarking is only one several key factors that need to be taken into account when determining the quality of execution
The new system includes expanded and innovative order types along with greater transparency, speed and reliability
The CBOE Stock Exchange will feature a hybrid market model that will combine elements of both screen and floor-based trading