Articles by John Brazier
The Allure of Technology Transformation
While technology transformation projects can seem more than they are, the reality is a little more practical says John.
Mifid II: Best Execution May See Heads Roll
The incoming changes to best execution practices mean participants across the industry must get to grips with various data challenges.
The Financial Big Bang 30 Years On: The Times Have A-Changed
How the deregulation of London's capital markets structure in 1986 has led to large amounts of regulation in 2016.
Algert Global Taps OneMarketData for OneTick Best Execution TCA
San Francisco-based systematic investment manager implements hosted and managed best-execution solution.
Vanguard’s Five Point Plan for Fixed-Income Trading
John offers his thoughts on the asset manager's recommendations for the future of electronic fixed-income trading.
GMEX Group to Divest Technology Business, Spin Off Exchange
Forum Trading Solutions acquires full control of GMEX Technologies and GMEX brand; exchange business to be renamed and spun off into new entity.
CMA Orders ICE to Sell Trayport Platform
Competition and Markets Authority confirms intent on sale of energy and commodities trading platform Trayport to pre-approved party.
ICE Given Trayport Sale Ultimatum by CMA
Competition and Markets Authority confirms intent on sale of energy and commodities trading platform Trayport to pre-approved party.
Saxo Appoints Kalyanswamy as CIO
Former Lehman Brothers and Nomura exec joins Saxo to oversee bank’s IT strategic direction and operations.
IBOR: The Tireless Pursuit of a ‘Perfect Home’
From boutique asset managers to institutional investors, the investment book of record (IBOR) is a continued source of fascination and, for some, frustration born of experience. This year’s SS&C Deliver (the first combined SS&C and Advent annual user…
Foreign Exchange: What a Difference a Year Makes
Volatility in the foreign exchange market is being driven by a number of factors, but post-trade data issues are still lingering.
Flexibility, Scalability Key for Unigestion in Adoption of SimCorp Dimension
Swiss boutique asset manager Unigestion updates IT architecture to enable wider scope of asset-class investment and better time to market.
Regulators Are Holding All the Cards, But Will They Play Them?
After years of rigorous sell-side regulations, the buy side is experiencing its turn in the spotlight as the eventual implementation of Mifid II approaches, but John thinks the European regulators need to decide on a more clearly defined position.
Bloomberg Point/Port Apprehensions Are Not Going Away
Surveys of fixed-income market participants not showing any increased optimism over Bloomberg’s acquisition of Barclays Point risk analytics platform.
Linedata Derivation Release Extends Real-Time Risk, Introduces Order Management
First upgrades to risk and analytics solution since acquisition focus on usability and transparency.
Don Ross Takes Charge at PDQ Enterprises
PDQ ATS renamed Coda Markets as firm shifts to developing buy-side focused solutions.
The Disruptor: Alasdair Haynes, Aquis Exchange
Aquis Exchange's Alasdair Haynes talks about his plans to challenge the existing exchange market structure.
JPMorgan AM Joins Hazeltree LiquidityWeb Cash Sweep Network
LiquidityWeb platform to provide straight-through processes between JPMorgan money market funds and other buy-side firms.
Thomson Reuters Takes Aim at the Buy Side
Thomson Reuters' acquisition of Redi Holdings shows that the firm is serious about bringing a greater presence to the buy side.
ITG Makes Foreign Exchange, Analytics Hires
New appointments in foreign exchange and analytics will lead New York and London efforts, respectively.
Selwood AM Taps Quantifi for Integrated Portfolio Management System
London-based credit specialist to use Quanitfi solution as holistic platform for trading, risk management and operations.
HSBC Adopts Swift FX Business Insight Information Service
New service allows for continuous FX business performance measurement over time based upon activity share.
BoA Merrill Lynch Handed $12.5 Million Fine by SEC over Mini-Flash Crashes
Bank of America subsidiary fined over inadequate trading controls leading to market disruptions between 2012 and 2014.
IHS Markit Rolls Out Syndicated Loan Reconciliation Portal
New portal bolsters IHS Markit reconciliation offering following acquisition of Loan/SERV from DTCC in January.