TradeKing CEO Don Montanaro Recognized As Key Co-Developer; FROs Intended to Create Unprecedented Appeal for Novice and Pro Options Traders Alike.

BOCA RATON, Fla., May 2 /PRNewswire/ — A groundbreaking new investment vehicle called Fixed Return Options (FROs) will be made available to investors beginning May 8 at online discount broker TradeKing (www.TradeKing.com). These binary options are a simpler way for investors to begin trading options without the confusing language and calculations typically associated with the options market. The FRO’s unique “all or nothing” structure provides a straight-forward approach to options with a maximum risk of $100 per FRO contract. TradeKing CEO Don Montanaro is credited with playing a significant role in the initial conception and subsequent development of the product. Montanaro will ring the opening bell at the American Stock Exchange on May 8 in honor of his contribution as co-creator of the product. Continue reading this post…

BOCA RATON, Fla., April 15 /PRNewswire/ — Online broker TradeKing (www.TradeKing.com) today announced it has been selected as an Official Honoree in the Financial Services category in the 12th annual Webby Awards, sponsored by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. The Official Honoree distinction is awarded to entrants that score in the top 15 percent of all work submitted to the Webby Awards competition — in total, nearly 10,000 entries from more than 60 countries and all 50 states. TradeKing was honored alongside other elite financial services sites including BusinessWeek.com, CNNMoney.com and Yahoo! Finance.

Hailed as the “Oscars of the Internet” by The New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet. The awards are judged by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, a global organization that includes David Bowie, Harvey Weinstein, Arianna Huffington, AKQA Global Creative Director Rei Inamoto, Matt Groening, Jamie Oliver, Internet inventor Vinton Cerf, and RealNetworks CEO Rob Glaser. Continue reading this post…

Austin, TX – March 10th, 2008 – Rockwell Trading, a leading provider of trading tools, software, and educational resources, announced its partnership with Brewer Investment Group, LLC today. The addition of Rockwell Trading to Brewer Investment Group’s Library of Educators will provide a new outlet for Rockwell’s unique coaching and educational programs.

Brewer Investment Group is committed to customer service, investor education and electronic innovation in order to respond to the constantly changing needs of its clients. Brewer’s management has many years of experience and strives to provide the highest level of customer service possible.

Brewer’s approach to customer service complements that of Rockwell; both companies hope to engender long-term relationships with clients through a concentrated focus on education.

“This partnership allows Rockwell to show our own commitment to financial education and the needs of our students,” says Markus Heitkoetter, CEO of Rockwell Trading. “Individuals who deal with both Brewer and Rockwell will garner service and support above and beyond normal expectations.”

Through this partnership, Heitkoetter hopes to set a new standard in the industry. “It’s all about the expedience and convenience that we can provide our customers. We want them to get something special when they choose Rockwell and Brewer as their source of trading education.”

Headquartered in Chicago, Brewer Investment Group has among its subsidiaries a full-service commodities brokerage firm providing self-directed futures trading, broker-assisted service, and managed futures programs to institutional and retail clients.

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Duques Lends Leadership Experience from Industry Giants American Express, First Data Corporation, NYCE and MasterCard to Help Guide TradeKing Growth

BOCA RATON, Fla., March 31 /PRNewswire/ — Online discount broker TradeKing (www.TradeKing.com) today announced Henry “Ric” Duques has joined the company’s board of directors. Duques is one of the financial services industry’s most accomplished leaders, having served in various senior corporate and board leadership roles with some of the largest brands in the world.

“We’re delighted and honored to welcome Ric to the TradeKing board,” said Don Montanaro, CEO of TradeKing. “Ric has an extraordinarily impressive history of helping financial services firms gain leadership positions in their markets. TradeKing will benefit enormously from Ric’s guidance and vision in shaping the company’s strategic direction and establishing TradeKing as a world class market leader.”

“It’s been exciting to watch TradeKing break the old mold and take the online brokerage business into new territory,” said Duques. “TradeKing has done a great job delivering on its mission of putting the client first and driving innovation that is grounded in helping clients improve their investment success. I’m looking forward to being a part of this high-energy organization and helping them continue to push the envelope in terms of value, service and innovation in online trading.” Continue reading this post…