The options industry has experienced phenomenal growth in the last few years, a testament to the effectiveness of options as a risk management tool used both by retail and institutional customers.
The Options Industry Council and the Futures Industry Association have partnered to coordinate the third New York Equity Options Conference. Last year, more than 350 delegates representing more than 138 firms attended, including representatives from brokerage firms, funds, exchanges, regulatory organizations, law firms, service organizations, and members of the press.
Exhibiting Companies:
American Stock Exchange,
Ballista,
Boston Options Exchange,
Chicago Board Options Exchange,
International Securities Exchange,
iVolatility,
LIM Logical Information Machines,
NASDAQ OMX,
The Options Clearing Corp,
RTS Realtime Systems, Inc.,
thinkorswim Institutional,
TAG,
Trade Alert LLC,
Vtrader Pro, LLC
To Register
To view the program click here
No refunds will be made after August 22, 2008; however, substitutions may be made at any time. Cancellations, substitutions and changes must be made in writing and sent to FIA at kmerrick@futuresindustry.org or fax number 202.296.3184. Cancellations are subject to a $75 administrative fee. Program subject to change without notice.
Legal Industry in the UK
Expert AnswersEarlier this week, The Glass Hammer reported on a study released by Human Rights Commission in the UK which indicated that the glass ceiling in many industries, including law, was thickening. However, according to The Lawyer UK 200 Annual Report just released, as reported on The Lawyer.com , more women than ever before are rising to the top of UK law firms, with women comprising almost twenty percent of partners in the top 100, although Magic Circle firms have fewer women at the top – just 14 percent of partners in the top four firms – as compared to their smaller counterparts.
So, what is the true state of the legal profession in the U.K.? The Glass Hammer recently spoke with Sara Dixon, the owners of Firm Beliefs, a business consulting firm in the UK specializing in law firms, to find out. Ms. Dixon, herself a solicitor with an MBA, talked to us about the current trends in the legal industry and their impact upon female lawyers.
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Movers and Shakers: Automotive Industry
Movers and ShakersAccording to a 2007 report, women make up fewer than 5% of the total number of CEOs in the automotive industry. However, the recent appointment of Kim Harris Jones to the position of senior vice president, corporate controller and auditor at Chrysler LLC, may be a sign that the industry on the road to change.
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Best of Congress Awards Breakfast
NewsWorking Mother Media and Corporate Voices for Working Families will be holding the Best of Congress Awards Breakfast to celebrate the visionary individuals who are working to improving the quality of life for working families by partnering with business to create long-term solutions to work-life issues.
The event will take place on September 10, 2008 in Washington, DC where we will present U.S. Senators and members of the U.S. House of Representatives with the “Best of Congress” award. Winners will be profiled in the August/September 2008 issue of Working Mother Magazine.
Come join us as we salute these forward-thinking men and women and show your support for their efforts and dedication!
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Next Level: An Interview with Rebecca Shambaugh, Founder of Women in Leadership and Learning
Next LevelWomen hold the key to their own success, according to Rebecca Shambaugh, president and CEO of Shambaugh Leadership and founder of Women in Leadership and Learning, an organization dedicated to the advancement and retention of women leaders. Getting to the next level in the workplace, she says, requires more than mere professionalism; it requires leadership.
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TechLeaders: Realizing Your Vision for Women of Color
NewsTechLeaders: Realizing Your Vision for Women of Color is an exciting new workshop offering by the Anita Borg Institute. National Science Foundation Research shows that women of color (Asian/Asian-American, Black/African-American, Hispanic/Latina and American Indian) earn less than 9.4% computer science and 7.1% engineering bachelors degrees and are all but absent from the most senior technology positions in industry and academia. ABI is committed to addressing the need for networking, mentoring, and leadership development opportunities for women of color which studies have shown help them to achieve the highest levels of success in their technical fields.
This two-day workshop specifically designed for entry to mid-level technical women of color in academia and industry provides skills to help increase participants’ scope and influence while defining and building their technical vision, as well as the opportunity to network and deepen their relationships with other women of color in the technical community. If you identify as a technical woman of color, join us to learn how break down barriers to advancement and take the next step in your career! If you would like a list of ways to approach your manager about the workshop, check out our 5 Tips to Convince Your Boss to send you to TechLeaders: Realizing Your Vision for Women of Color.
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Planning a career change?
Expert AnswersWe regularly work with people who are desperate for a career change, sometimes after many years of working in a completely different sector. Depending on the candidate’s background, and the role they are interested in, we will do what we can to facilitate their ambitions. However, there are occasions when we have to advise that such a bold move is either inadvisable or impossible.
If you are keen on working in a new industry then there are several things you need to consider before you decide to take the plunge.
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How to Get the Salary You Deserve
NewsThis workshop will concentrate on the issue of getting the salary you deserve (and even more), and the necessary aspects of achieving this.
According to the Greater London Authority (February 2008) women are still paid up to 23% less than men, and in part time jobs the figures are even worse.
Waiting for companies and HR departments to offer you the best pay-rise is usually not the right approach to increase your income.
This workshop will show you what YOU can do to achieve short-term and long-term increase in your income.
Areas which will be covered:
• Successful negotiating skills including research on your worth and preparation for THE meeting
• Effective career planning for sustainable income development and promotions
• Tricks on how to “play the game” right
There will also be time to ask specific questions and talk through different scenarios.
If you would like more information or to book a place please contact at slilley@womenin.co.uk or on 020 7422 9213
Opnion: Does Sarah Palin have a Work/Life Balance Problem? Without a Doubt!
Work-LifeThe question on everyone’s lips this week is about Sarah Palin, the 44-year-old governor of Alaska (formerly mayor of the town of Wasilla, AK), who was recently chosen as Senator John McCain’s vice presidential running mate on the Republican ticket.
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Opinion: Does Sarah Palin Have a Work/Life Balance Problem? No more than the rest of us!
Work-Lifeby S. W. Bari (New York City)
Sarah Palin’s nomination to the vice presidential spot on the Republican ticket has provoked emotional reactions from almost everyone I’ve spoken to. Regardless of people’s political affiliations, she’s certainly rekindled interest in the electoral process in a way other better known politicians could not.
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FIA and OIC New York Equity Options Conference
NewsThe options industry has experienced phenomenal growth in the last few years, a testament to the effectiveness of options as a risk management tool used both by retail and institutional customers.
The Options Industry Council and the Futures Industry Association have partnered to coordinate the third New York Equity Options Conference. Last year, more than 350 delegates representing more than 138 firms attended, including representatives from brokerage firms, funds, exchanges, regulatory organizations, law firms, service organizations, and members of the press.
Exhibiting Companies:
American Stock Exchange,
Ballista,
Boston Options Exchange,
Chicago Board Options Exchange,
International Securities Exchange,
iVolatility,
LIM Logical Information Machines,
NASDAQ OMX,
The Options Clearing Corp,
RTS Realtime Systems, Inc.,
thinkorswim Institutional,
TAG,
Trade Alert LLC,
Vtrader Pro, LLC
To Register
To view the program click here
No refunds will be made after August 22, 2008; however, substitutions may be made at any time. Cancellations, substitutions and changes must be made in writing and sent to FIA at kmerrick@futuresindustry.org or fax number 202.296.3184. Cancellations are subject to a $75 administrative fee. Program subject to change without notice.