--- title: Clearpool Group Blog (4) description: Clearpool's blog is a place where we share our perspectives on financial markets, market microstructure, algorithmic trading and more. Subscribe to get insights delivered straight to your inbox. (4) --- Menu [Clearpool Group](https://clearpoolgroup.com) [Clearpool Group](https://clearpoolgroup.com) - [Solutions](https://clearpoolgroup.com/solutions/) - [AMS](https://clearpoolgroup.com/solutions/algorithmic-management-system/) - [CES](https://clearpoolgroup.com/solutions/clearpool-executions-services/) - [EMS](https://clearpoolgroup.com/solutions/execution-management-system/) - [Insights](https://clearpoolgroup.com/insights/resources/) - [Resources](https://clearpoolgroup.com/insights/resources/) - [Videos](https://clearpoolgroup.com/insights/videos/) - [Blog](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/blog) - [Company](https://clearpoolgroup.com/about/) - [About](https://clearpoolgroup.com/about/) - [Team](https://clearpoolgroup.com/about/team/) - [Careers](https://clearpoolgroup.com/about/careers/) - [Recent Press](https://clearpoolgroup.com/about/recent-press/) - [Press Releases](https://clearpoolgroup.com/about/press-releases/) - [Contact](https://clearpoolgroup.com/contact-us/) - [Login](https://client.clearpoolgroup.com) - [Request a demo](https://clearpoolgroup.com/request-a-demo/) ## [Collaboration and Best Execution](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/blog/collaboration-and-best-execution) Jun 22, 2017 2:42:59 PM [![](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/hubfs/collaboration_blog.jpeg)](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/blog/collaboration-and-best-execution) Aligning technology and people can be a difficult task. Historically as technology is introduced in an industry it is done so at the expense of collaboration, as it attempts to streamline or make efficient the process it is intended to improve. [Read More](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/blog/collaboration-and-best-execution) ## [Open the Close](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/blog/open-the-close) Jun 14, 2017 5:21:07 PM [![](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/hubfs/Blog_ShiningLightonMarketMicroStructure.jpg)](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/blog/open-the-close) Bats recently filed a proposal with the SEC to provide brokers with a market-on-close (MOC) order type that would provide them with the closing price auctions on the NASDAQ and New York Stock Exchange, for stocks listed on those exchanges, but with lower execution fees. [Read More](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/blog/open-the-close) ## [When Algorithms Adapt to Microstructure without Bias - Good Things Can Happen](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/blog/when-algorithms-adapt-to-microstructure-without-bias-good-things-can-happen) Jun 1, 2017 10:06:20 AM [![](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/hubfs/TSP_Hero_Image.jpg)](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/blog/when-algorithms-adapt-to-microstructure-without-bias-good-things-can-happen) We’ve released our insights on the Tick Size Pilot (TSP). We’ve analyzed our data to assess market structure changes as a result of the pilot, as well as the performance of our algorithmic strategies. [Read More](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/blog/when-algorithms-adapt-to-microstructure-without-bias-good-things-can-happen) ## [Complacency is Not the Answer. Stay Vigilant.](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/blog/complacencyisnottheanswer_stayvigilant) Mar 23, 2017 4:30:00 PM [![](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/hubfs/Complacency_blog.jpg)](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/blog/complacencyisnottheanswer_stayvigilant) This week an article in the Wall Street Journal, [“High-Frequency Traders Fall on Hard Times - Once- lucrative business is now fighting unfavorable market conditions, brutal competition and rising costs”](https://www.wsj.com/articles/high-frequency-traders-fall-on-hard-times-1490092200), paints a picture where high frequency trading is no longer the business that it used to be due to less volatility in the market and access to speed for those willing to pay. [Read More](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/blog/complacencyisnottheanswer_stayvigilant) ## [New Year. New Brand. New Voice.](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/blog/new-year-new-brand-new-voice) Jan 11, 2017 4:35:00 PM [![](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/hubfs/Blog_Founders-1.jpg)](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/blog/new-year-new-brand-new-voice) As we embark upon 2017, we are excited to unveil our new brand identity with the launch of our new website and logo. [Read More](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/blog/new-year-new-brand-new-voice) ## [Capture the Order Flow](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/blog/capture-the-order-flow) Jan 11, 2017 3:53:03 PM [![](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/hubfs/Blog_ideas_worth%20Sharing.jpg)](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/blog/capture-the-order-flow) Algorithmic Management Systems enable broker-dealers to solidify buy side relationships and capture order flow.For the last several years, the buy side has been shifting their trading flows from the bulge-bracket firms... [Read More](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/blog/capture-the-order-flow) ## [Clearpool Gives Voice to Sell Side Broker Dealers Regarding Access and Connectivity Fees](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/blog/clearpool-gives-voice-to-sell-side-broker-dealers-regarding-access-and-connectivity-fees) Jan 11, 2017 3:32:59 PM [![](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/hubfs/Blog_ShiningLightonMarketMicroStructure.jpg)](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/blog/clearpool-gives-voice-to-sell-side-broker-dealers-regarding-access-and-connectivity-fees) As an independent agency broker-dealer, and provider of tools to assist other broker-dealers in routing, execution, pre- and post-trade compliance and risk monitoring, we have a significant interest in ensuring that the fees exchanges charge for access and connectivity services are fair and equitable, and allow for the most orderly, efficient and competitive markets possible. [Read More](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/blog/clearpool-gives-voice-to-sell-side-broker-dealers-regarding-access-and-connectivity-fees) [Previous](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/blog/page/3) [All posts](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/blog/all) ### Subscribe to blog updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Market Microstructure (19)](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/blog/topic/market-microstructure) - [Corporate (5)](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/blog/topic/corporate) - [Financial Markets (5)](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/blog/topic/financial-markets) - [Differentiation (4)](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/blog/topic/differentiation) - [Clear Perspective (3)](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/blog/topic/clear-perspective) - [Clearpooligan Culture (3)](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/blog/topic/clearpooligan-culture) - [Venue Analysis (2)](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/blog/topic/venue-analysis) - [Execution Consultant (1)](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/blog/topic/execution-consultant) see all - [Solutions](https://clearpoolgroup.com/solutions/) - [Algorithmic Management System](https://clearpoolgroup.com/solutions/algorithmic-management-system/) - [Venue Analysis](https://clearpoolgroup.com/solutions/venue-analysis/) - [Clearpool Execution Services](https://clearpoolgroup.com/solutions/clearpool-executions-services/) - [Insights](https://clearpoolgroup.com/insights/resources/) - [Resources](https://clearpoolgroup.com/insights/resources/) - [Videos](https://clearpoolgroup.com/insights/videos/) - [Blog](https://info.clearpoolgroup.com/blog) - [Company](https://clearpoolgroup.com/about/) - [About](https://clearpoolgroup.com/about/) - [Team](https://clearpoolgroup.com/about/team/) - [Careers](https://clearpoolgroup.com/about/careers/) - [Recent Press](https://clearpoolgroup.com/about/recent-press/) - [Press Releases](https://clearpoolgroup.com/about/press-releases/) - [Contact](https://clearpoolgroup.com/contact-us/) - [Request a demo](https://clearpoolgroup.com/request-a-demo/) [Clearpool Group](https://clearpoolgroup.com) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/4805615) © 2020 Clearpool is the brand name for the Electronic Trading Technology Platform of BMO Financial Group | Clearpool Execution Services, LLC (Member FINRA and SIPC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of BMO Financial Group and an affiliate of Bank of Montreal, BMO Harris Bank N.A. (member FDIC), Bank of Montreal Europe p.l.c., and Bank of Montreal (China) Co. Ltd and the institutional broker dealer businesses of BMO Capital Markets Corp. (Member FINRA and SIPC) in the U.S., BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. (Member Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada and Member Canadian Investor Protection Fund) in Canada and Asia, Bank of Montreal Europe p.l.c. (authorized and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland) in Europe and BMO Capital Markets Limited (authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority) in the UK and Australia. - [Privacy Policy](https://clearpoolgroup.com/privacy-policy/) - [Terms of Use](https://clearpoolgroup.com/terms-of-use/) - [Quarterly 606 Disclosure](https://clearpoolgroup.com/quarterly-606-disclosure/) - [Clearpool Disclosure Statement](https://clearpoolgroup.com/clearpool-disclosure-statement/)