Fat finger syndrome strikes NZX
One market source described it as a “cock-up”
Fat finger syndrome struck the NZX at around 3pm this afternoon with shares in Westpac suddenly spiking to $40, almost 20% above the prevailing price.
It is understood the mistake required about 50 trades to be unwound by the NZX.
One market source described it as a “cock-up” that could prove
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Tim Hunter
Thu, 05 Nov 2015
Thu, 05 Nov 2015
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Fat finger syndrome strikes NZX
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