Best Buy Side Use of Advanced Trading Tools 2008

Buy Side use of advanced trading tools is well established in the European market but success is highly variable. Algorithmic trading in all its variations would fit into this Category, as would the latest innovations in Transactional Cost Analysis tools, and other tools. Entrants should focus on Buy Side teams who are using these advanced tools in their trading activities, as opposed to theoretical new tools only being launched. Nominations must identify the Buy Side team using the tools, but can also mention the identity of the vendor and the product where appropriate. The innovative application of the latest technologies and evidence of success in measuring and lowering transaction costs, and in generating greater profitability will be the key features. The Judges will demand to see clear independent evidence in terms of news coverage, independent league table performance, client testimonials and company press releases to show measurable performance in this sector.

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Best Sell Side Alternative Execution Service 2008

Alternative execution continues to be a wide open field for firms in our sector. This Award will be presented to the best service available to European-based firms which can show tangible evidence of cost efficiency, transparency, speed and reliability as well as offering a full suite of execution capabilities and good all-round “client satisfaction”. The Judges will want to see supporting evidence, such as client testimonials, news coverage, independent league tables or company press releases.

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Best Buy Side Order Management System 2008

This Award will be presented to the supplier of the order management system already in operation within a European-based Buy Side operation with is deemed to be the best in terms of cost efficiency, reliability, speed and client satisfaction. Judges will want to see supporting evidence, such as news coverage, client testimonials, independent league tables, company press releases, independent league tables or stories in company newsletters.

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Best Sell Side Order Management System 2008

This Award will be presented to the supplier of the order management system already in operation within a European-based Sell Side operation which is deemed to be the best in terms of cost efficiency, reliability, speed and client satisfaction. Judges will want to see supporting evidence, such as news coverage, client testimonials, company press releases, independent league tables or stories in company newsletters.

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Best Execution Management System 2008

This Award will be presented to the supplier of the execution management system, already in operation within either a European-based Buy Side or Sell Side trading team, which is deemed to be the best in terms of cost efficiency, reliability, speed and clients satisfaction. The Judges will want to see support evidence in terms of news coverage, client testimonials, independent league tables or stories in company newsletters.

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Best Overall Data Provider 2008

Pre-trade news and data feeds and analytics are essential to modern dealing rooms and the comprehensiveness and accuracy of the data are vital as are the speed of data manipulation and overall client satisfaction. Nominations should focus on user experiences in the trading world rather than technical specifications. Client testimonials will be key to this Award but Judges will also consider news coverage, independent league tables, press releases and other support material.

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Best Overall Execution Venue 2008

As markets change and become ever more competitive there is a constant battle between execution venues in Europe. This Award will be presented to the execution venue which offers users an excellent, reliable, rapid and cost efficient execution. Rapid growth in volume will be one key determining factor but there will also be consideration of a favourable user experience. The Judges will want to see support evidence in terms of news coverage, independent league tables, company press releases or stories in company newsletters.

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Buy Side Achiever of the Year 2008

Our markets are full of strong and interesting people. This Award will be presented to the individual in a European-based Buy Side trading team who has made an extraordinary difference in their profession over the past year, clearly demonstrating their contribution to the firm in which he or she works, but also adding to the development of our industry as a whole. Leadership, commitment to excellence, support for industry associations and work with recognized charities will all be taken into account by the Judges. All nominations must be made or supported by a close professional colleague within the individual’s firm. The Judges will want to see support evidence in terms of news coverage, client testimonials, company press releases or stories in company newsletters.

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