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Best alliance or partnership
This category will be awarded to two technology providers that have combined their technologies or services over the course of the last 12 months into an offering that is currently in use at a sell-side firm. The alliance or partnership must have been struck between Q1 2025 and the end of Q1 2026.
Your entry must include the following:
Section A: (Information in this section will form the basis of the winners’ category write-ups. Please stick to the word count and refrain from using adjectives like leading, award-winning, next-generation, robust, powerful etc.)
* Mandatory
- Overview – Describe what the product/service and the specific problem it addresses/fixes. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- The Solution – How specifically does the product/service fix the problem described above? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Secret Sauce – What is unique about the product/service? In other words, what specifically does it offer its users that differentiates it from other similar offerings on the market? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Recent Milestones – What enhancements/developments has the company or product/service undergone over the last 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Future Objectives – What are your immediate plans for the company or product/service over the next 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Company Quote – Please provide a quote from a company spokesperson explaining what this win means to the firm. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Client Quote (Optional) – Please provide an end-user quote explaining why the product/service has been so useful/transformative. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.)
Section B: (Information in this section will remain strictly confidential)
- 500-word free-form entry explaining what the product/service is, what it does, what problems it solves for its clients, how it differentiates itself from other similar offerings, and why you believe it should win the category. The information in this section will play a key role in determining the category winners. Therefore, the information you include and how well you articulate the features, advantages and benefits of the product or service you are entering is crucial.
Best cloud provider to the sell side
Entrants should be third-party cloud infrastructure/service providers to sell-side firms, irrespective of the cloud model on offer.
Your entry must including the follow:
Section A: (all information in this section is strictly confidential)
- 500-word ‘freeform’ entry explaining what the product/service is, what it does, what problems it solves for its clients, how it differentiates itself from other similar offerings, and why you believe it should win the category).
Section B: (this information will form the basis of the winners’ category write-ups)
- One client testimonial/comment per entry (if multiple products are entered into multiple categories, each product must have its own testimonial) – 75 words max.
- 2-3 key enhancements the product/service has undergone over the last 12 months and why those enhancements were made – new functionality, new underlying technology, new GUI or APIs, new delivery mechanism etc. – 75 words max.
- Examples of 2-5 enhancements/improvements the company has made over the last 12 months. This can include new/enhanced products, new geographies, new alliances, new hires, new asset classes, etc. – 75 words max.
- Examples of 2-3 areas the company will look to improve/grow over the next 12 months. Again, this can include new/enhanced products, new geographies, new alliances, new hires, new asset classes, etc. – 75 words max.
- 2-3 metrics that show the company’s growth: number/percentage of new users, new geographies, asset classes, company headcount – 50 words max.
- One statement (accompanied by a high-res image) from a senior executive from the company as to why they think the company should win – 75 words max.
Best distributed-ledger technology
The winning entry in this category should describe the distributed ledger technology (or product) in detail and explain its applicability to a sell-side business process, focusing on the business benefits accruing to sell-side firms on the back of implementing it.
Your entry must including the follow:
Section A: (all information in this section is strictly confidential)
- 500-word ‘freeform’ entry explaining what the product/service is, what it does, what problems it solves for its clients, how it differentiates itself from other similar offerings, and why you believe it should win the category).
Section B: (this information will form the basis of the winners’ category write-ups)
- One client testimonial/comment per entry (if multiple products are entered into multiple categories, each product must have its own testimonial) – 75 words max.
- 2-3 key enhancements the product/service has undergone over the last 12 months and why those enhancements were made – new functionality, new underlying technology, new GUI or APIs, new delivery mechanism etc. – 75 words max.
- Examples of 2-5 enhancements/improvements the company has made over the last 12 months. This can include new/enhanced products, new geographies, new alliances, new hires, new asset classes, etc. – 75 words max.
- Examples of 2-3 areas the company will look to improve/grow over the next 12 months. Again, this can include new/enhanced products, new geographies, new alliances, new hires, new asset classes, etc. – 75 words max.
- 2-3 metrics that show the company’s growth: number/percentage of new users, new geographies, asset classes, company headcount – 50 words max.
- One statement (accompanied by a high-res image) from a senior executive from the company as to why they think the company should win – 75 words max.
Best infrastructure provider to the sell side
Entrants should provide hardware, grid, virtualization, and connectivity services, supporting a range of sell-side firms’ internal architecture.
Your entry must include the following:
Section A: (Information in this section will form the basis of the winners’ category write-ups. Please stick to the word count and refrain from using adjectives like leading, award-winning, next-generation, robust, powerful etc.)
* Mandatory
- Overview – Describe what the product/service and the specific problem it addresses/fixes. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- The Solution – How specifically does the product/service fix the problem described above? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Secret Sauce – What is unique about the product/service? In other words, what specifically does it offer its users that differentiates it from other similar offerings on the market? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Recent Milestones – What enhancements/developments has the company or product/service undergone over the last 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Future Objectives – What are your immediate plans for the company or product/service over the next 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Company Quote – Please provide a quote from a company spokesperson explaining what this win means to the firm. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Client Quote (Optional) – Please provide an end-user quote explaining why the product/service has been so useful/transformative. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.)
Section B: (Information in this section will remain strictly confidential)
- 500-word free-form entry explaining what the product/service is, what it does, what problems it solves for its clients, how it differentiates itself from other similar offerings, and why you believe it should win the category. The information in this section will play a key role in determining the category winners. Therefore, the information you include and how well you articulate the features, advantages and benefits of the product or service you are entering is crucial.
Best reporting platform or service for the sell side
Entries should feature a way to ease the reporting burden for sell-side firms under regulations such as Emir, Mifir and the Dodd-Frank Act. While data management will be an integral part of the technology, the products or services should focus on all aspects of trade reporting.
Your entry must include the following:
Section A: (Information in this section will form the basis of the winners’ category write-ups. Please stick to the word count and refrain from using adjectives like leading, award-winning, next-generation, robust, powerful etc.)
* Mandatory
- Overview – Describe what the product/service and the specific problem it addresses/fixes. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- The Solution – How specifically does the product/service fix the problem described above? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Secret Sauce – What is unique about the product/service? In other words, what specifically does it offer its users that differentiates it from other similar offerings on the market? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Recent Milestones – What enhancements/developments has the company or product/service undergone over the last 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Future Objectives – What are your immediate plans for the company or product/service over the next 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Company Quote – Please provide a quote from a company spokesperson explaining what this win means to the firm. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Client Quote (Optional) – Please provide an end-user quote explaining why the product/service has been so useful/transformative. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.)
Section B: (Information in this section will remain strictly confidential)
- 500-word free-form entry explaining what the product/service is, what it does, what problems it solves for its clients, how it differentiates itself from other similar offerings, and why you believe it should win the category. The information in this section will play a key role in determining the category winners. Therefore, the information you include and how well you articulate the features, advantages and benefits of the product or service you are entering is crucial.
Best sell-side automated trading platform
Entries should support algorithmic and/or high-frequency trading functions, and offer end-user flexibility with respect to modifying parameters and interface.
Your entry must include the following:
Section A: (Information in this section will form the basis of the winners’ category write-ups. Please stick to the word count and refrain from using adjectives like leading, award-winning, next-generation, robust, powerful etc.)
* Mandatory
- Overview – Describe what the product/service and the specific problem it addresses/fixes. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- The Solution – How specifically does the product/service fix the problem described above? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Secret Sauce – What is unique about the product/service? In other words, what specifically does it offer its users that differentiates it from other similar offerings on the market? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Recent Milestones – What enhancements/developments has the company or product/service undergone over the last 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Future Objectives – What are your immediate plans for the company or product/service over the next 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Company Quote – Please provide a quote from a company spokesperson explaining what this win means to the firm. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Client Quote (Optional) – Please provide an end-user quote explaining why the product/service has been so useful/transformative. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.)
Section B: (Information in this section will remain strictly confidential)
- 500-word free-form entry explaining what the product/service is, what it does, what problems it solves for its clients, how it differentiates itself from other similar offerings, and why you believe it should win the category. The information in this section will play a key role in determining the category winners. Therefore, the information you include and how well you articulate the features, advantages and benefits of the product or service you are entering is crucial.
Best sell-side compliance product
Entries should have met a specific regulatory mandate/demand between Q1 2025 and the end Q1 2026, and illustrate how the technology has aided sell-side firms with their various compliance functions.
Your entry must include the following:
Section A: (Information in this section will form the basis of the winners’ category write-ups. Please stick to the word count and refrain from using adjectives like leading, award-winning, next-generation, robust, powerful etc.)
* Mandatory
- Overview – Describe what the product/service and the specific problem it addresses/fixes. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- The Solution – How specifically does the product/service fix the problem described above? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Secret Sauce – What is unique about the product/service? In other words, what specifically does it offer its users that differentiates it from other similar offerings on the market? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Recent Milestones – What enhancements/developments has the company or product/service undergone over the last 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Future Objectives – What are your immediate plans for the company or product/service over the next 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Company Quote – Please provide a quote from a company spokesperson explaining what this win means to the firm. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Client Quote (Optional) – Please provide an end-user quote explaining why the product/service has been so useful/transformative. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.)
Section B: (Information in this section will remain strictly confidential)
- 500-word free-form entry explaining what the product/service is, what it does, what problems it solves for its clients, how it differentiates itself from other similar offerings, and why you believe it should win the category. The information in this section will play a key role in determining the category winners. Therefore, the information you include and how well you articulate the features, advantages and benefits of the product or service you are entering is crucial.
Best sell-side data management product
Entries should be sell-side-focused technologies designed to normalize and store all data types, allowing for its sharing and retrieval across multiple business lines through enterprise application integration.
Your entry must include the following:
Section A: (Information in this section will form the basis of the winners’ category write-ups. Please stick to the word count and refrain from using adjectives like leading, award-winning, next-generation, robust, powerful etc.)
* Mandatory
- Overview – Describe what the product/service and the specific problem it addresses/fixes. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- The Solution – How specifically does the product/service fix the problem described above? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Secret Sauce – What is unique about the product/service? In other words, what specifically does it offer its users that differentiates it from other similar offerings on the market? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Recent Milestones – What enhancements/developments has the company or product/service undergone over the last 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Future Objectives – What are your immediate plans for the company or product/service over the next 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Company Quote – Please provide a quote from a company spokesperson explaining what this win means to the firm. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Client Quote (Optional) – Please provide an end-user quote explaining why the product/service has been so useful/transformative. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.)
Section B: (Information in this section will remain strictly confidential)
- 500-word free-form entry explaining what the product/service is, what it does, what problems it solves for its clients, how it differentiates itself from other similar offerings, and why you believe it should win the category. The information in this section will play a key role in determining the category winners. Therefore, the information you include and how well you articulate the features, advantages and benefits of the product or service you are entering is crucial.
Best sell-side market risk product
Entries should include ex-post, ex-ante, and Value-at-Risk calculations, “what-if” analysis, stress testing, and Monte Carlo simulations, ideally in as close to real time as possible.
Your entry must include the following:
Section A: (Information in this section will form the basis of the winners’ category write-ups. Please stick to the word count and refrain from using adjectives like leading, award-winning, next-generation, robust, powerful etc.)
* Mandatory
- Overview – Describe what the product/service and the specific problem it addresses/fixes. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- The Solution – How specifically does the product/service fix the problem described above? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Secret Sauce – What is unique about the product/service? In other words, what specifically does it offer its users that differentiates it from other similar offerings on the market? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Recent Milestones – What enhancements/developments has the company or product/service undergone over the last 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Future Objectives – What are your immediate plans for the company or product/service over the next 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Company Quote – Please provide a quote from a company spokesperson explaining what this win means to the firm. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Client Quote (Optional) – Please provide an end-user quote explaining why the product/service has been so useful/transformative. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.)
Section B: (Information in this section will remain strictly confidential)
- 500-word free-form entry explaining what the product/service is, what it does, what problems it solves for its clients, how it differentiates itself from other similar offerings, and why you believe it should win the category. The information in this section will play a key role in determining the category winners. Therefore, the information you include and how well you articulate the features, advantages and benefits of the product or service you are entering is crucial.
Best sell-side middle-office platform
Entries should feature credit and market risk management, compliance, CRM, and reporting functionality, and should ideally be integrated into a single offering, although integrated best-of-breed products will also qualify.
Your entry must include the following:
Section A: (Information in this section will form the basis of the winners’ category write-ups. Please stick to the word count and refrain from using adjectives like leading, award-winning, next-generation, robust, powerful etc.)
* Mandatory
- Overview – Describe what the product/service and the specific problem it addresses/fixes. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- The Solution – How specifically does the product/service fix the problem described above? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Secret Sauce – What is unique about the product/service? In other words, what specifically does it offer its users that differentiates it from other similar offerings on the market? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Recent Milestones – What enhancements/developments has the company or product/service undergone over the last 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Future Objectives – What are your immediate plans for the company or product/service over the next 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Company Quote – Please provide a quote from a company spokesperson explaining what this win means to the firm. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Client Quote (Optional) – Please provide an end-user quote explaining why the product/service has been so useful/transformative. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.)
Section B: (Information in this section will remain strictly confidential)
- 500-word free-form entry explaining what the product/service is, what it does, what problems it solves for its clients, how it differentiates itself from other similar offerings, and why you believe it should win the category. The information in this section will play a key role in determining the category winners. Therefore, the information you include and how well you articulate the features, advantages and benefits of the product or service you are entering is crucial.
Best sell-side reconciliation platform
Entries should be third-party-provided, post-trade processing platforms, designed to handle large and complex data volumes in reduced timeframes, and should include automated exception management functionality across multiple asset classes, including OTC derivatives.
Your entry must include the following:
Section A: (Information in this section will form the basis of the winners’ category write-ups. Please stick to the word count and refrain from using adjectives like leading, award-winning, next-generation, robust, powerful etc.)
* Mandatory
- Overview – Describe what the product/service and the specific problem it addresses/fixes. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- The Solution – How specifically does the product/service fix the problem described above? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Secret Sauce – What is unique about the product/service? In other words, what specifically does it offer its users that differentiates it from other similar offerings on the market? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Recent Milestones – What enhancements/developments has the company or product/service undergone over the last 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Future Objectives – What are your immediate plans for the company or product/service over the next 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Company Quote – Please provide a quote from a company spokesperson explaining what this win means to the firm. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Client Quote (Optional) – Please provide an end-user quote explaining why the product/service has been so useful/transformative. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.)
Section B: (Information in this section will remain strictly confidential)
- 500-word free-form entry explaining what the product/service is, what it does, what problems it solves for its clients, how it differentiates itself from other similar offerings, and why you believe it should win the category. The information in this section will play a key role in determining the category winners. Therefore, the information you include and how well you articulate the features, advantages and benefits of the product or service you are entering is crucial.
Best sell-side trading network
Entries should exhibit high levels of buy-side and sell-side penetration, be FIX-compatible, support large message volumes, and demonstrate operational resilience.
Your entry must include the following:
Section A: (Information in this section will form the basis of the winners’ category write-ups. Please stick to the word count and refrain from using adjectives like leading, award-winning, next-generation, robust, powerful etc.)
* Mandatory
- Overview – Describe what the product/service and the specific problem it addresses/fixes. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- The Solution – How specifically does the product/service fix the problem described above? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Secret Sauce – What is unique about the product/service? In other words, what specifically does it offer its users that differentiates it from other similar offerings on the market? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Recent Milestones – What enhancements/developments has the company or product/service undergone over the last 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Future Objectives – What are your immediate plans for the company or product/service over the next 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Company Quote – Please provide a quote from a company spokesperson explaining what this win means to the firm. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Client Quote (Optional) – Please provide an end-user quote explaining why the product/service has been so useful/transformative. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.)
Section B: (Information in this section will remain strictly confidential)
- 500-word free-form entry explaining what the product/service is, what it does, what problems it solves for its clients, how it differentiates itself from other similar offerings, and why you believe it should win the category. The information in this section will play a key role in determining the category winners. Therefore, the information you include and how well you articulate the features, advantages and benefits of the product or service you are entering is crucial.
Best smart order routing product/tool
Entries should illustrate how they assist sell-side firms (and their buy-side clients) to comply with best-execution mandates by accessing fragmented liquidity to execute orders across multiple asset classes using smart algorithms that can learn from past experience while minimizing information leakage.
Your entry must include the following:
Section A: (Information in this section will form the basis of the winners’ category write-ups. Please stick to the word count and refrain from using adjectives like leading, award-winning, next-generation, robust, powerful etc.)
* Mandatory
- Overview – Describe what the product/service and the specific problem it addresses/fixes. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- The Solution – How specifically does the product/service fix the problem described above? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Secret Sauce – What is unique about the product/service? In other words, what specifically does it offer its users that differentiates it from other similar offerings on the market? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Recent Milestones – What enhancements/developments has the company or product/service undergone over the last 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Future Objectives – What are your immediate plans for the company or product/service over the next 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Company Quote – Please provide a quote from a company spokesperson explaining what this win means to the firm. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Client Quote (Optional) – Please provide an end-user quote explaining why the product/service has been so useful/transformative. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.)
Section B: (Information in this section will remain strictly confidential)
- 500-word free-form entry explaining what the product/service is, what it does, what problems it solves for its clients, how it differentiates itself from other similar offerings, and why you believe it should win the category. The information in this section will play a key role in determining the category winners. Therefore, the information you include and how well you articulate the features, advantages and benefits of the product or service you are entering is crucial.
Best artificial intelligence technology
This category will be awarded to the technology provider that not only illustrates the extent of its AI technology, but crucially also illustrates its applicability to the sell side by way of the platform/tool being implemented in a live, production environment.
Your entry must include the following:
Section A: (Information in this section will form the basis of the winners’ category write-ups. Please stick to the word count and refrain from using adjectives like leading, award-winning, next-generation, robust, powerful etc.)
* Mandatory
- Overview – Describe what the product/service and the specific problem it addresses/fixes. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- The Solution – How specifically does the product/service fix the problem described above? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Secret Sauce – What is unique about the product/service? In other words, what specifically does it offer its users that differentiates it from other similar offerings on the market? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Recent Milestones – What enhancements/developments has the company or product/service undergone over the last 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Future Objectives – What are your immediate plans for the company or product/service over the next 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Company Quote – Please provide a quote from a company spokesperson explaining what this win means to the firm. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Client Quote (Optional) – Please provide an end-user quote explaining why the product/service has been so useful/transformative. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.)
Section B: (Information in this section will remain strictly confidential)
- 500-word free-form entry explaining what the product/service is, what it does, what problems it solves for its clients, how it differentiates itself from other similar offerings, and why you believe it should win the category. The information in this section will play a key role in determining the category winners. Therefore, the information you include and how well you articulate the features, advantages and benefits of the product or service you are entering is crucial.
Best cloud-based development platform
Judges are looking for a provider offering its clients a cloud-based low-code/no-code development environment/framework designed specially to support agility/nimbleness and allow business users to develop their own functionality and reduce their overall time to market.
Your entry must include the following:
Section A: (Information in this section will form the basis of the winners’ category write-ups. Please stick to the word count and refrain from using adjectives like leading, award-winning, next-generation, robust, powerful etc.)
* Mandatory
- Overview – Describe what the product/service and the specific problem it addresses/fixes. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- The Solution – How specifically does the product/service fix the problem described above? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Secret Sauce – What is unique about the product/service? In other words, what specifically does it offer its users that differentiates it from other similar offerings on the market? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Recent Milestones – What enhancements/developments has the company or product/service undergone over the last 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Future Objectives – What are your immediate plans for the company or product/service over the next 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Company Quote – Please provide a quote from a company spokesperson explaining what this win means to the firm. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Client Quote (Optional) – Please provide an end-user quote explaining why the product/service has been so useful/transformative. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.)
Section B: (Information in this section will remain strictly confidential)
- 500-word free-form entry explaining what the product/service is, what it does, what problems it solves for its clients, how it differentiates itself from other similar offerings, and why you believe it should win the category. The information in this section will play a key role in determining the category winners. Therefore, the information you include and how well you articulate the features, advantages and benefits of the product or service you are entering is crucial.
Best data provider on the sell side
Entrants should be data vendors that provide sell-side firms with consolidated, transparent, clean and reliable datasets/services across multiple business lines and functions.
Your entry must include the following:
Section A: (Information in this section will form the basis of the winners’ category write-ups. Please stick to the word count and refrain from using adjectives like leading, award-winning, next-generation, robust, powerful etc.)
* Mandatory
- Overview – Describe what the product/service and the specific problem it addresses/fixes. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- The Solution – How specifically does the product/service fix the problem described above? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Secret Sauce – What is unique about the product/service? In other words, what specifically does it offer its users that differentiates it from other similar offerings on the market? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Recent Milestones – What enhancements/developments has the company or product/service undergone over the last 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Future Objectives – What are your immediate plans for the company or product/service over the next 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Company Quote – Please provide a quote from a company spokesperson explaining what this win means to the firm. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Client Quote (Optional) – Please provide an end-user quote explaining why the product/service has been so useful/transformative. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.)
Section B: (Information in this section will remain strictly confidential)
- 500-word free-form entry explaining what the product/service is, what it does, what problems it solves for its clients, how it differentiates itself from other similar offerings, and why you believe it should win the category. The information in this section will play a key role in determining the category winners. Therefore, the information you include and how well you articulate the features, advantages and benefits of the product or service you are entering is crucial.
Best implementation at a sell-side firm
Entries should be third-party-provided applications/services, implemented at a sell-side firm, and completed on-time and on-budget between the beginning of Q1 2025 and the end of Q1 2026.
Your entry must include the following:
Section A: (Information in this section will form the basis of the winners’ category write-ups. Please stick to the word count and refrain from using adjectives like leading, award-winning, next-generation, robust, powerful etc.)
*Mandatory
- Describe how the project/implementation came about and the reason for it. What was the background to the project/implementation in terms of business and technology drivers that led to the decision by the client to implement the product/service? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words.) *
- Describe the product/service that was implemented and how it was intended to address the business and operational challenges/opportunities facing the client. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words.) *
- Describe what the implementation entailed. How was the product/service delivered and what teams, methodologies and metrics were involved in its delivery? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words.) *
- Describe the results of the implementation in terms of measurable results/metrics. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words.) *
- Describe the relationship between your firm and the client in terms of ongoing collaboration/support and how the product/service might be enhanced going forward? Is there a roadmap for future functionality/enhancements? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words.) *
- Provide a quote from your firm illustrating how and why the implementation was a success. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words.) *
- Provide an end-user quote from the firm/client where the product/service was implemented illustrating its success. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words.)
Section B: (Information in this section will remain strictly confidential)
- 500-word free-form entry explaining what the product/service is, what it does, what problems it solves for its clients, how it differentiates itself from other similar offerings, and why you believe it should win the category. The information in this section will play a key role in determining the category winners. Therefore, the information you include and how well you articulate the features, advantages and benefits of the product or service you are entering is crucial.
Best outsourcing provider to the sell side
Entrants should offer multiple business development and engineering services and responsiveness to client demands, while meeting budgetary and time-to-market objectives for sell-side clients.
Your entry must including the follow:
Section A: (all information in this section is strictly confidential)
- 500-word ‘freeform’ entry explaining what the product/service is, what it does, what problems it solves for its clients, how it differentiates itself from other similar offerings, and why you believe it should win the category).
Section B: (this information will form the basis of the winners’ category write-ups)
- One client testimonial/comment per entry (if multiple products are entered into multiple categories, each product must have its own testimonial) – 75 words max.
- 2-3 key enhancements the product/service has undergone over the last 12 months and why those enhancements were made – new functionality, new underlying technology, new GUI or APIs, new delivery mechanism etc. – 75 words max.
- Examples of 2-5 enhancements/improvements the company has made over the last 12 months. This can include new/enhanced products, new geographies, new alliances, new hires, new asset classes, etc. – 75 words max.
- Examples of 2-3 areas the company will look to improve/grow over the next 12 months. Again, this can include new/enhanced products, new geographies, new alliances, new hires, new asset classes, etc. – 75 words max.
- 2-3 metrics that show the company’s growth: number/percentage of new users, new geographies, asset classes, company headcount – 50 words max.
- One statement (accompanied by a high-res image) from a senior executive from the company as to why they think the company should win – 75 words max.
Best sell-side analytics product
Entrants should demonstrate the extent to which their offerings help sell-side firms manage and interrogate large data volumes to identify trends and correlations, especially when it comes to assisting with various decision-support functions and risk management initiatives.
Your entry must include the following:
Section A: (Information in this section will form the basis of the winners’ category write-ups. Please stick to the word count and refrain from using adjectives like leading, award-winning, next-generation, robust, powerful etc.)
* Mandatory
- Overview – Describe what the product/service and the specific problem it addresses/fixes. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- The Solution – How specifically does the product/service fix the problem described above? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Secret Sauce – What is unique about the product/service? In other words, what specifically does it offer its users that differentiates it from other similar offerings on the market? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Recent Milestones – What enhancements/developments has the company or product/service undergone over the last 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Future Objectives – What are your immediate plans for the company or product/service over the next 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Company Quote – Please provide a quote from a company spokesperson explaining what this win means to the firm. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Client Quote (Optional) – Please provide an end-user quote explaining why the product/service has been so useful/transformative. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.)
Section B: (Information in this section will remain strictly confidential)
- 500-word free-form entry explaining what the product/service is, what it does, what problems it solves for its clients, how it differentiates itself from other similar offerings, and why you believe it should win the category. The information in this section will play a key role in determining the category winners. Therefore, the information you include and how well you articulate the features, advantages and benefits of the product or service you are entering is crucial.
Best sell-side back-office platform
Entries should feature a number of the following functions: reconciliations, corporate actions processing, accounting, client reporting, collateral management and cash and liquidity management.
Your entry must include the following:
Section A: (Information in this section will form the basis of the winners’ category write-ups. Please stick to the word count and refrain from using adjectives like leading, award-winning, next-generation, robust, powerful etc.)
* Mandatory
- Overview – Describe what the product/service and the specific problem it addresses/fixes. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- The Solution – How specifically does the product/service fix the problem described above? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Secret Sauce – What is unique about the product/service? In other words, what specifically does it offer its users that differentiates it from other similar offerings on the market? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Recent Milestones – What enhancements/developments has the company or product/service undergone over the last 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Future Objectives – What are your immediate plans for the company or product/service over the next 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Company Quote – Please provide a quote from a company spokesperson explaining what this win means to the firm. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Client Quote (Optional) – Please provide an end-user quote explaining why the product/service has been so useful/transformative. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.)
Section B: (Information in this section will remain strictly confidential)
- 500-word free-form entry explaining what the product/service is, what it does, what problems it solves for its clients, how it differentiates itself from other similar offerings, and why you believe it should win the category. The information in this section will play a key role in determining the category winners. Therefore, the information you include and how well you articulate the features, advantages and benefits of the product or service you are entering is crucial.
Best sell-side credit risk product
Entries should include incremental credit valuation adjustment calculations, collateral management capabilities, support for a range of external data sources, and compliance with regulatory best practices.
Your entry must include the following:
Section A: (Information in this section will form the basis of the winners’ category write-ups. Please stick to the word count and refrain from using adjectives like leading, award-winning, next-generation, robust, powerful etc.)
* Mandatory
- Overview – Describe what the product/service and the specific problem it addresses/fixes. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- The Solution – How specifically does the product/service fix the problem described above? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Secret Sauce – What is unique about the product/service? In other words, what specifically does it offer its users that differentiates it from other similar offerings on the market? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Recent Milestones – What enhancements/developments has the company or product/service undergone over the last 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Future Objectives – What are your immediate plans for the company or product/service over the next 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Company Quote – Please provide a quote from a company spokesperson explaining what this win means to the firm. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Client Quote (Optional) – Please provide an end-user quote explaining why the product/service has been so useful/transformative. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.)
Section B: (Information in this section will remain strictly confidential)
- 500-word free-form entry explaining what the product/service is, what it does, what problems it solves for its clients, how it differentiates itself from other similar offerings, and why you believe it should win the category. The information in this section will play a key role in determining the category winners. Therefore, the information you include and how well you articulate the features, advantages and benefits of the product or service you are entering is crucial.
Best sell-side front-office platform
Entries should have EMS and OMS functionality, multi-asset capabilities, execute large trade volumes in real time, and support compliance and risk management activities.
Your entry must include the following:
Section A: (Information in this section will form the basis of the winners’ category write-ups. Please stick to the word count and refrain from using adjectives like leading, award-winning, next-generation, robust, powerful etc.)
* Mandatory
- Overview – Describe what the product/service and the specific problem it addresses/fixes. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- The Solution – How specifically does the product/service fix the problem described above? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Secret Sauce – What is unique about the product/service? In other words, what specifically does it offer its users that differentiates it from other similar offerings on the market? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Recent Milestones – What enhancements/developments has the company or product/service undergone over the last 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Future Objectives – What are your immediate plans for the company or product/service over the next 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Company Quote – Please provide a quote from a company spokesperson explaining what this win means to the firm. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Client Quote (Optional) – Please provide an end-user quote explaining why the product/service has been so useful/transformative. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.)
Section B: (Information in this section will remain strictly confidential)
- 500-word free-form entry explaining what the product/service is, what it does, what problems it solves for its clients, how it differentiates itself from other similar offerings, and why you believe it should win the category. The information in this section will play a key role in determining the category winners. Therefore, the information you include and how well you articulate the features, advantages and benefits of the product or service you are entering is crucial.
Best sell-side market surveillance product
Entries should incorporate real-time surveillance capabilities for both internal and external obligations, including pattern-recognition software and case-building capabilities.
Your entry must include the following:
Section A: (Information in this section will form the basis of the winners’ category write-ups. Please stick to the word count and refrain from using adjectives like leading, award-winning, next-generation, robust, powerful etc.)
* Mandatory
- Overview – Describe what the product/service and the specific problem it addresses/fixes. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- The Solution – How specifically does the product/service fix the problem described above? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Secret Sauce – What is unique about the product/service? In other words, what specifically does it offer its users that differentiates it from other similar offerings on the market? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Recent Milestones – What enhancements/developments has the company or product/service undergone over the last 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Future Objectives – What are your immediate plans for the company or product/service over the next 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Company Quote – Please provide a quote from a company spokesperson explaining what this win means to the firm. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Client Quote (Optional) – Please provide an end-user quote explaining why the product/service has been so useful/transformative. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.)
Section B: (Information in this section will remain strictly confidential)
- 500-word free-form entry explaining what the product/service is, what it does, what problems it solves for its clients, how it differentiates itself from other similar offerings, and why you believe it should win the category. The information in this section will play a key role in determining the category winners. Therefore, the information you include and how well you articulate the features, advantages and benefits of the product or service you are entering is crucial.
Best sell-side mobile initiative
Entries should feature support for multiple devices and operating systems, offer high availability, advanced encryption security, and accommodate various levels of user permissions.
Your entry must include the following:
Section A: (Information in this section will form the basis of the winners’ category write-ups. Please stick to the word count and refrain from using adjectives like leading, award-winning, next-generation, robust, powerful etc.)
* Mandatory
- Overview – Describe what the product/service and the specific problem it addresses/fixes. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- The Solution – How specifically does the product/service fix the problem described above? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Secret Sauce – What is unique about the product/service? In other words, what specifically does it offer its users that differentiates it from other similar offerings on the market? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Recent Milestones – What enhancements/developments has the company or product/service undergone over the last 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Future Objectives – What are your immediate plans for the company or product/service over the next 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Company Quote – Please provide a quote from a company spokesperson explaining what this win means to the firm. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Client Quote (Optional) – Please provide an end-user quote explaining why the product/service has been so useful/transformative. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.)
Section B: (Information in this section will remain strictly confidential)
- 500-word free-form entry explaining what the product/service is, what it does, what problems it solves for its clients, how it differentiates itself from other similar offerings, and why you believe it should win the category. The information in this section will play a key role in determining the category winners. Therefore, the information you include and how well you articulate the features, advantages and benefits of the product or service you are entering is crucial.
Best sell-side OTC trading initiative
Entries should embody new and innovative ways of tackling the increasingly electronic derivatives trading landscape, with demonstrable benefit to sell-side firms operating within this space. Entries should aim to support all functions from pre-trade risk management through to clearing and settlement.
Your entry must include the following:
Section A: (Information in this section will form the basis of the winners’ category write-ups. Please stick to the word count and refrain from using adjectives like leading, award-winning, next-generation, robust, powerful etc.)
* Mandatory
- Overview – Describe what the product/service and the specific problem it addresses/fixes. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- The Solution – How specifically does the product/service fix the problem described above? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Secret Sauce – What is unique about the product/service? In other words, what specifically does it offer its users that differentiates it from other similar offerings on the market? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Recent Milestones – What enhancements/developments has the company or product/service undergone over the last 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Future Objectives – What are your immediate plans for the company or product/service over the next 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Company Quote – Please provide a quote from a company spokesperson explaining what this win means to the firm. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Client Quote (Optional) – Please provide an end-user quote explaining why the product/service has been so useful/transformative. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.)
Section B: (Information in this section will remain strictly confidential)
- 500-word free-form entry explaining what the product/service is, what it does, what problems it solves for its clients, how it differentiates itself from other similar offerings, and why you believe it should win the category. The information in this section will play a key role in determining the category winners. Therefore, the information you include and how well you articulate the features, advantages and benefits of the product or service you are entering is crucial.
Best sell-side trading communication system
Entries should feature design simplicity and user-friendliness, high availability, support for simultaneous incoming and outbound calls, voice recording and archiving.
Your entry must include the following:
Section A: (Information in this section will form the basis of the winners’ category write-ups. Please stick to the word count and refrain from using adjectives like leading, award-winning, next-generation, robust, powerful etc.)
* Mandatory
- Overview – Describe what the product/service and the specific problem it addresses/fixes. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- The Solution – How specifically does the product/service fix the problem described above? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Secret Sauce – What is unique about the product/service? In other words, what specifically does it offer its users that differentiates it from other similar offerings on the market? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Recent Milestones – What enhancements/developments has the company or product/service undergone over the last 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Future Objectives – What are your immediate plans for the company or product/service over the next 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Company Quote – Please provide a quote from a company spokesperson explaining what this win means to the firm. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Client Quote (Optional) – Please provide an end-user quote explaining why the product/service has been so useful/transformative. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.)
Section B: (Information in this section will remain strictly confidential)
- 500-word free-form entry explaining what the product/service is, what it does, what problems it solves for its clients, how it differentiates itself from other similar offerings, and why you believe it should win the category. The information in this section will play a key role in determining the category winners. Therefore, the information you include and how well you articulate the features, advantages and benefits of the product or service you are entering is crucial.
Best use of the agile methodology
The winning entry in this category must illustrate the extent to which the firm operates in an agile manner through regular sprints and scrums, frequent software releases, retrospectives, and close, ongoing collaboration with clients.
Your entry must include the following:
Section A: (Information in this section will form the basis of the winners’ category write-ups. Please stick to the word count and refrain from using adjectives like leading, award-winning, next-generation, robust, powerful etc.)
* Mandatory
- Overview – Describe what the product/service and the specific problem it addresses/fixes. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- The Solution – How specifically does the product/service fix the problem described above? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Secret Sauce – What is unique about the product/service? In other words, what specifically does it offer its users that differentiates it from other similar offerings on the market? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Recent Milestones – What enhancements/developments has the company or product/service undergone over the last 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Future Objectives – What are your immediate plans for the company or product/service over the next 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Company Quote – Please provide a quote from a company spokesperson explaining what this win means to the firm. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Client Quote (Optional) – Please provide an end-user quote explaining why the product/service has been so useful/transformative. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.)
Section B: (Information in this section will remain strictly confidential)
- 500-word free-form entry explaining what the product/service is, what it does, what problems it solves for its clients, how it differentiates itself from other similar offerings, and why you believe it should win the category. The information in this section will play a key role in determining the category winners. Therefore, the information you include and how well you articulate the features, advantages and benefits of the product or service you are entering is crucial.
Best sell-side newcomer - Regulation, risk and compliance
Entries in this category should be new products or services (or substantial upgrades to existing products or services) and launched between the start of Q1 2025 and the end of Q1 2026.
Your entry must include the following:
Section A: (Information in this section will form the basis of the winners’ category write-ups. Please stick to the word count and refrain from using adjectives like leading, award-winning, next-generation, robust, powerful etc.)
* Mandatory
- Overview – Describe what the product/service and the specific problem it addresses/fixes. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- The Solution – How specifically does the product/service fix the problem described above? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Secret Sauce – What is unique about the product/service? In other words, what specifically does it offer its users that differentiates it from other similar offerings on the market? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Recent Milestones – What enhancements/developments has the company or product/service undergone over the last 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Future Objectives – What are your immediate plans for the company or product/service over the next 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Company Quote – Please provide a quote from a company spokesperson explaining what this win means to the firm. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Client Quote (Optional) – Please provide an end-user quote explaining why the product/service has been so useful/transformative. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.)
Section B: (Information in this section will remain strictly confidential)
- 500-word free-form entry explaining what the product/service is, what it does, what problems it solves for its clients, how it differentiates itself from other similar offerings, and why you believe it should win the category. The information in this section will play a key role in determining the category winners. Therefore, the information you include and how well you articulate the features, advantages and benefits of the product or service you are entering is crucial.
Best sell-side newcomer - Trading, pricing and analytics
Entries in this category should be new products or services (or substantial upgrades to existing products or services) and launched between the start of Q1 2025 and the end of Q1 2026.
Your entry must include the following:
Section A: (Information in this section will form the basis of the winners’ category write-ups. Please stick to the word count and refrain from using adjectives like leading, award-winning, next-generation, robust, powerful etc.)
* Mandatory
- Overview – Describe what the product/service and the specific problem it addresses/fixes. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- The Solution – How specifically does the product/service fix the problem described above? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Secret Sauce – What is unique about the product/service? In other words, what specifically does it offer its users that differentiates it from other similar offerings on the market? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Recent Milestones – What enhancements/developments has the company or product/service undergone over the last 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Future Objectives – What are your immediate plans for the company or product/service over the next 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Company Quote – Please provide a quote from a company spokesperson explaining what this win means to the firm. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Client Quote (Optional) – Please provide an end-user quote explaining why the product/service has been so useful/transformative. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.)
Section B: (Information in this section will remain strictly confidential)
- 500-word free-form entry explaining what the product/service is, what it does, what problems it solves for its clients, how it differentiates itself from other similar offerings, and why you believe it should win the category. The information in this section will play a key role in determining the category winners. Therefore, the information you include and how well you articulate the features, advantages and benefits of the product or service you are entering is crucial.
Best sell-side newcomer - Data and data management
Entries in this category should be new products or services (or substantial upgrades to existing products or services) and launched between the start of Q1 2025 and the end of Q1 2026.
Your entry must include the following:
Section A: (Information in this section will form the basis of the winners’ category write-ups. Please stick to the word count and refrain from using adjectives like leading, award-winning, next-generation, robust, powerful etc.)
* Mandatory
- Overview – Describe what the product/service and the specific problem it addresses/fixes. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- The Solution – How specifically does the product/service fix the problem described above? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Secret Sauce – What is unique about the product/service? In other words, what specifically does it offer its users that differentiates it from other similar offerings on the market? (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Recent Milestones – What enhancements/developments has the company or product/service undergone over the last 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Future Objectives – What are your immediate plans for the company or product/service over the next 12 months? (Please provide three bullet points with a maximum of 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Company Quote – Please provide a quote from a company spokesperson explaining what this win means to the firm. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.) *
- Client Quote (Optional) – Please provide an end-user quote explaining why the product/service has been so useful/transformative. (Maximum 375 characters or 75 words. Please stick to the word count. Any more than 75 words will be deleted.)
Section B: (Information in this section will remain strictly confidential)
- 500-word free-form entry explaining what the product/service is, what it does, what problems it solves for its clients, how it differentiates itself from other similar offerings, and why you believe it should win the category. The information in this section will play a key role in determining the category winners. Therefore, the information you include and how well you articulate the features, advantages and benefits of the product or service you are entering is crucial.