Dark Pools Assignment

After reading Dark Pools, I want you to write a discussion centered on the following points.

• Summarize the plight of Haim Bodek as described in the book. Do you believe he (and his firm) was treated unfairly by the markets? Provide a brief description of what he does today a quick review of Haims web presence should provide an abundance of material.
• Provide a summary of Josh Levines contributions to the structure of equity markets from his early work on SOES to the development of Island please list as many of his innovations as you can. What influence does his work have on todays markets?
• How do the recent allegations of markets rigged in favor of HFT triggered by Michael Lewis book Flash Boys and the description of the markets in Dark Pools impact your impression of the overall quality of US equity markets? From what you have read, do you believe changes in market structure and/or regulation are necessary to improve US equity markets?

The length of your discussion should be between 800 and 1300 words. Use 11 point font or larger and do not single space the document.