Articles by John Brazier
T. Rowe Price Expands Technology Development with New York Hub
Asset manager opens Technology Development Center in New York that will focus on machine learning and analytics.
Jupiter AM Goes Live on Milestone pControl Oversight for Fund Data Automation
Jupiter Asset Management implements oversight solution to automate collection of fund valuation data, daily NAV prices verification.
Quoniam Asset Management Taps Axioma Risk to Replace Barclays Point
German investment manager to use Axioma Risk across quantitative investment strategies in place of incumbent solution.
DTCC Taps OCC’s McClain to Run Equity Clearing Business
Former COO at Options Clearing Corp. joins DTCC to head up equity clearing business.
Will Fractured Europe Be Left Behind in Post-Brexit Order?
The future of Europe is clouded in uncertainty and John says without consolidation, asset managers may find themselves struggling to keep up with international competitors.
Mirabaud Securities Focuses on Mifid II Execution, Liquidity Management with MES Platform
New platform places emphasis on optimizing liquidity and execution management ahead of significant challenges presented by Mifid II.
London Stock Exchange-Deutsche Börse Merger Killed Off by European Commission
European Commission prohibits deal on basis it would create a monopoly for fixed-income clearing in Europe.
The LSE–Deutsche Börse Merger Is Our Very Own Project Zeus
The collapse of the London Stock Exchange and Deustche Börse deal doesn't come as much of a surprise.
Axioma Appoints Jacqueline Gaillard as Managing Director for People and Talent
Former International Securities Exchange executive joins New York-based vendor to lead talent management.
Embracing Change: Ian Thompson, Fidelity International
Ian Thompson discusses creating synergies between technology and operations on the buy side.
FCA Recognizes Mifid II Data Challenges but Reiterates “Real Deadline” Stance
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority is working to ensure its own readiness for Mifid II data challenges, and acknowledges that many firms will struggle with similar issues.
Ullink Launches Multi-Asset Trading Reporting Platform for Mifid II Compliance
Automated trade reporting solution for multiple asset classes to provide centralized view of reporting activity under new Mifid II regulation.
Bats Europe Rolls Out Buy-Side Access to LIS IOI Platform
The Bats LIS IOI platform offers buy-side traders access to block trading in European equities ahead of upcoming Mifid II rule changes.
Indata Releases Mifid II Enhancements for iPM Epic Platform
iPM Epic platform’s compliance, data management and OMS functionality all updated in anticipation of new European regulation due in January 2018.
Nasdaq Clearing Joins CloudMargin Platform to Help Clients Manage Collateral Margin
Nasdaq Clearing joins CloudMargin platform to provide buy-side clients with single platform to manage cleared and non-cleared collateral margins.
UK’s Financial Conduct Authority Has One Eye on Europe, One on Asia
The UK regulator has strong words for asset managers on best execution, while it builds bridges for fintech development with its Japanese counterpart.
KBC Asset Management Taps Axioma for Equities Risk Management
Belgian investment firm to utilize Axioma risk and portfolio management solution to optimize European equities operations.
Acadian Asset Management Adopts Microsoft Bing Predicts for Investment Strategies
Quantitative fund manager implements predictive macroeconomic indicators system from Microsoft to boost investment forecasting.
Cheyne Capital, Novus Partner to Develop Fixed-Income Analytics Platform
Collaboration driven by demand for greater insight into fixed-income portfolio analytics from both allocators and fund managers.
Intercontinental Exchange's Trayport Sale Order Upheld by UK Competition Appeal Tribunal
ICE appeal against CMA order to divest Trayport platform over reduction of market competitiveness rejected by UK court.
Why Can’t the Buy Side Get to Grips with Mifid II?
With nine months left to prepare for the arrival of Mifid II in Europe, John asks why the buy-side community is still struggling to get to grips with how the regulation will impact technology infrastructures and applications.
Euronext Takes $10 Million Stake in Fixed-Income Tech Provider Algomi
Latest investment in London-based vendor follows $2.3 million licensing agreement in November last year to create joint venture to launch new pan-European bond multilateral trading facility.
QuantHouse to Extend Turquoise European Midpoint Matching Services
Market data and services provider to extend Turquoise Plato platform for midpoint matching services throughout Europe.
MarketAxess Taps AXA IM’s Roupie to Run European and Asian Operations
Former AXA IM global head of trading and securities financing to lead fixed-income technology vendor in Europe and Asia.