Best execution
A Pivotal Role
OPEN PLATFORM
Quest for 'Best'
EDITORS LETTER
Brown Settles Down
WATERS Q&A
MiFID Muck
THE BUY LINE
Of myths and Mifid - BST explores the myths precipitated by the European Commission’s directive
Like it or not, Mifid is coming and it is coming soon. Most people in the industry have plenty to say about the directive and no-one talks a better talk than the technology vendors touting their wares. But do not be fooled into thinking about Mifid only…
Technology the key to e-trading of equity options
Equity options trade volumes among US-based buy-side firms are set to increase significantly in the coming years on the back of more sophisticated technology and associated services. By Victor Anderson
Shedding the shackles
Chris Sims, head of investment operations at Gartmore Investment Management, speaks with Victor Anderson about his new role at the investment manager, and how Gartmore has changed since its leveraged management buy-out last year.
Order in the house - BST’s software feature scrutinising nine buy-side order management systems
Order management systems (OMSs) in most buy-side organisations constitute the heart of the front office by providing an automated trading and compliance backbone around which a number of peripheral platforms and tools can be built. Indeed, OMSs play such…
Targeting transparency - the impact Reg NMS will have on US-based buy side firms
Relying on counterparties for your own regulatory needs is not a great idea. Yet as the US financial services industry prepares for the SEC's rollout of its Regulation National Market System (Reg NMS) this year, it appears as though many buy-side firms…