STAMFORD, Conn., USA, Sept., 2024 — BestEx Research Group LLC, a provider of high-performance algorithmic execution and measurement solutions for equities and futures trading, today announced the appointment of Stuart Baden Powell as Head of APAC Markets. This strategic hire underscores BestEx Research’s plans to expand into the Asia-Pacific market and enhance its global reach in equities trading.
Tony Huck, Global Head of Business Development at BestEx Research, expressed enthusiasm about Stuart’s role: “With Stuart joining our team, we’re set to significantly strengthen our presence in APAC. His extensive background in electronic trading and strategic execution will be pivotal as we introduce our cutting-edge execution algorithms to the region.”
Stuart Baden Powell brings over two decades of experience in electronic trading across both the European Union and APAC regions. Before joining BestEx Research, he was the Head of Asia Electronic Execution at Macquarie and played a critical role in developing the firm’s electronic execution capabilities in Asia. His previous roles include significant stints at J.P. Morgan and RBC Capital Markets in Europe, where he led initiatives to enhance electronic trading solutions.
“I’m thrilled to spearhead BestEx Research’s expansion into the dynamic APAC markets,” said Stuart Baden Powell. “The region offers tremendous growth potential, and I look forward to leveraging our advanced technologies to meet the sophisticated needs of our clients here.”
This strategic expansion aligns with BestEx Research’s commitment to providing advanced trading solutions globally. The company is renowned for its Algorithm Management System (AMS), which offers state-of-the-art execution algorithms and a user-friendly dashboard to streamline trading operations.
BestEx Research Group LLC is a provider of sophisticated execution algorithms for equities and futures aimed at reducing trading costs for buy-side managers. The firm’s cloud-based Algorithm Management System (AMS) combines their execution algorithms with a user-friendly dashboard, transaction cost analysis, customization, and automation in the industry’s first multi-asset, independent algorithmic execution platform. BestEx Research also offers sell-side firms a seamless, customizable trading solution for their clients with no coding required.
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