‘Flash Boys’-Style Speed Bump Planned for Futures Markets
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Intercontinental Exchange Inc.’s futures market wants to join the battle against the fastest traders.
The Atlanta-based exchange plans a 3-millisecond trading delay, or speed bump, for its gold and silver futures contracts, according to a regulatory filing. The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Wednesday asked for public comment on the proposal.