John Brazier
John Brazier is the deputy editor for Sell-Side Technology, having joined Waters in January 2015 as a European staff writer and previously served as Buy-Side Technology deputy editor. Prior to Waters, John covered the UK consumer credit and insolvency sectors. Based in London, John covers industry issues, trends and developments for buy-side technologies.
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Talent Acquisition Key Issue for BST European Summit Panel
C-Level panel acknowledges talent acquisition and retention is a key issue as technology becomes keystone of success.
Euronext's Price of Independence
Euronext will soon find itself up against an exchange powerhouse and has established an M&A war chest to bolster its options.
Standard Chartered Hires Symantec's McGuire as Group CISO
Cheri McGuire appointed as new chief information security officer, information protection and cyber security are “top priorities."
Lombard Risk Appoints Mike Payne as CTO
Former interim CTO appointed on permanent basis after joining Lombard Risk in February.
Managed Services Offering Driving Markit EDM
Swiss asset manager Mirabaud is the latest buy-side firm to implement the EDM-based centralized repository via a managed service.
Sell-Side Technology Awards 2016: Best Sell-Side Front-Office Execution Platform — Fidessa
The firm’s electronic execution platform provides access to 215 markets globally.
Sell-Side Technology Awards 2016: Best Sell-Side Trading Communication System — Cloud9 Technologies
Cloud9 is built on WebRTC, which provides real-time communication capabilities through simple application programming interfaces (APIs) and Amazon Cloud Infrastructure.
Singapore Exchange Taps IPC to Manage SGX Chicago Hub
IPC to provide connectivity between Singapore Exchange and the Illinois-based hub.
Sell-Side Technology Awards 2016: Best Sell-Side Web-Based Development Environment — OpenFin
OpenFin has been a leading developer of HTML5-based solutions.
Sell-Side Technology Awards 2016:Best Sell-Side Newcomer (Vendor or Product) — AcadiaSoft
Last year's winner, Symphony, has seen wide industry adoption.
Sell-Side Technology Awards 2016: Best Smart Order Routing Product/Tool — Broadway Technology
The Broadway Order Router’s core strength lies in its adaptability.
Sell-Side Technology Awards 2016: Best Sell-Side Analytics Product — OTAS Technologies
In April, OTAS unveiled Lingo for Microstructure, a new extension of its existing natural language reporting technology.
Schroders Extends Bravura Partnership
Asset manager agrees five-year extension to existing transfer agency and financial messaging support partnership.
JPX Selects Cinnober for Risk Monitoring
JPX to leverage risk monitoring solution across its markets.
Nasdaq Launches Validator Testing, Quality Platform
API-independent platform to support quality and testing processes for exchanges, clearing houses and CSDs.
SimCorp Appoints Jensen as Head of ASP Division
Former head of IT promoted to lead ASP Division as vendor sees increased uptake of hosted solutions.
IPC, Algomi Partner on DealCall Application for Fixed Income Communications
Collaboration to see voice connection application launched on Algomi Honeycomb network , IPC cloud network.
IPC Relaunch Focuses on Compliance, Connectivity
Trading network provider bows new identity following Etrali acquisition, three-pronged strategic focus incorporating compliance.
trueEx Expanded for London Trading Hours
Swap execution facility expanded in response to demand from both the US and London.
Deutsche Bank’s Houston Joins CME as Global Head of FX
Responsible for leading development, execution and management of the exchange's FX business globally.
Aberdeen's Iain Plunkett: Transformation Through Technology
Aberdeen Asset Management's new group CTO/COO discusses using technology as a lever for transformation.
John Brazier: The Buy Side Has Never Had It So Good
The buy side has plenty of options for bond trading, it's a matter of making the right decisions.
Bussmann Departs as CIO of UBS, Lehmann to Temporarily Replace
Social media and blockchain advocate resigns from Swiss bank to pursue external opportunities.
Principal Global Investors Taps Eagle for IBOR Solution
Asset manager to replace legacy systems with Eagle's portfolio accounting solution to create a global IBOR.