BATS Global Markets, Inc. (BATS) has announced the company has been named “Best Exchange Technology? at the?2014 Market?s Choice Awards, as voted by industry participants and the editors of Markets Media magazine.
Chris Isaacson, Chief Information Officer of BATS Global Markets, said in a press release,??We are honored to be recognized for the second year in a row for delivering excellence in exchange?technology. We remain committed to?further innovation and technological advancement and thank the industry and Markets Media for the award.?
The Market?s Choice Awards, created and awarded by Markets Media, recognize industry leaders across more?than 20 categories including exchanges, sell-side desks, institutional investors, hedge funds, and technology?providers. The Awards ceremony took place in New York City on Thursday.
Separately, Mr. Isaacson was again recognized earlier this year in Institutional Investor?s 2014 Trading?Technology 40, having appeared on the list since its inception in 2012, coming in this year at No.8 as compared to 2013’s No. 17.?
In addition, last week, the CME Group was also recognized in the Market’s Choice Awards as it?announced?again receipt of the award, the “Best Futures Exchange.”?