CME:

CME Is Said to Mull Rule Change as Basel Pressure Hampers Banks – (CME Group)

As Silence Falls on Chicago Trading Pits, a Working-Class Portal Also Closes – (The New York Times)

CME says no decision yet on EU wheat contract launch – (Reuters)

AUM & Performance Chasing:

More Global Mandates, Fewer EM Mandates, and Other Changes – (All About Alpha)

Getting in at the High, Out at the Lows – (Attains Alternatives Blog)

Beware of this article: “Buyer Beware With Managed-Futures Funds“ – (MorningStar)

Liquid Alts:

Do Liquid Alts Justify Their Costs? – (Advisor Perspectives)

Short Selling Options:

Selling Volatility Offers Non-Correlated Returns – (Daily Alts)

Options Trading is for (Thanksgiving Turkeys) – (Attains Alternatives Blog)

Bitcoin:

Bitcoin: The Next Asset Frontier? – (TabbForum)

Blast From the Past:

Quant Who Shook the Financial World Tries More Humble Approach – (Bloomberg)