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Now well into its second decade , Leaders in Trading has become one of the most prestigious awards events in the industry . Celebrating players from across the markets : from vendors and providers to exchanges , venues , sell-side and of course buy-side , this year ’ s awards were our biggest and brightest yet .
Nearly 300 industry leaders joined The TRADE in a sold-out room to recognise the year ’ s leading individuals and firms within the industry , with 36 awards handed out across buyside , editors ’ choice , algorithmic trading , EMS and fintech categories .
Input for the coveted Buy-Side awards , awarded in partnership with SIX Swiss Exchange , was opened to the industry after a lengthy period of industry consultation prior . This year , the highly anticipated award for Trader of the Year went to Gráinne O ’ Connor of Fidelity International .
UBS Asset Management , headed by Stuart Lawrence , took home the award for Trading Desk of the Year . Meanwhile , Liontrust and Ninety One received the awards for Multi-Asset Trading Desk of the Year and Fixed Income Trading Desk of the Year , respectively .
In another individual award recognition , Simon Steward of Capital Group , was honoured with the Buy-Side Market Structure Expert of the Year award .
This year ’ s prestigious Lifetime Achievement award for the buyside was handed to Baring Asset Management ’ s Louisa Paul , in recognition of her contributions to the industry , with more than
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On 2 November , the industry gathered together at The Savoy Hotel in London for a sparkling night of celebration at the Leaders in Trading Awards 2022 .
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