John Lothian Newsletter Daily Update Podcast - January 23, 2024

Yesterday, OCC (Options Clearing Corporation) underwent leadership changes with Craig Donohue, the executive chairman, taking on the role of chairman of the board of directors in a transitional move, while CEO Andrej Bolkovic joined the board. Roland Chai, an executive from Nasdaq, also joined the board, replacing the longest-serving member, Meyer "Sandy" Frucher. The AFM's 26th Annual Conference in Thailand, scheduled for February 1-2, 2024, will cover a wide range of financial industry topics, featuring insights from diverse industry experts. The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) will host the #WFEClear Conference in Madrid from March 19th to 21st, focusing on central clearing's future amid regulatory reforms, market changes, and technological advancements, with speakers from prominent organizations. On a personal note, I shared my experience with prostate cancer treatment and highlighted recent news about Ryne Sandberg and Dexter King's prostate cancer diagnoses. I encourage regular PSA testing for early detection. Apple introduced Stolen Device Protection in the iOS 17.3 update to enhance iPhone security against theft, and the Wall Street Journal provided recommendations for winter gloves. Lastly, Ted Sturiale announced his new role as the director of technology solutions at DV Trading LLC on LinkedIn.