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The Benzinga Fintech Awards was created to seek out the most
innovative companies that are improving the way we create
wealth within the capital markets.
Companies were encouraged to apply to the competition, and
finalists were selected by the people. If a company received 100
social votes after they applied, it would move on to the next round.
Although no companies were restricted from applying, only the
ones operating within the capital markets space were allowed to
become finalists. Finalists were nominated for various categories
and have the chance to win multiple awards.
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THINKING LIKE A TRADER
IDEA GENERATION
Why would I make this trade?
When coming up with the categories for the Benzinga Fintech
Awards, we looked at them as an actual trader or investor
might — with the main purpose of breaking down how wealth
is created in the capital markets.
INVESTMENT VEHICLE
What am I going to buy or sell to
make this trade?
First, there are many companies that help generate trading
ideas and strategies through research, analysis, data or
education.
EXECUTION
Once the idea is in place, there is a choice of many different
investment vehicles, such as stocks, options, motifs, etc.
How will I make this trade?
Finally, companies whose core function is to help execute the
trades — from broker dealers to clearing houses — come into
the picture.
GOAL:
Creation of Wealth!
IDEAS DRIVE EVERYTHING
The majority of companies that applied to Benzinga Fintech Awards
competition largely fell into “Idea Generation”. That is why we decided to
only include capital market products and companies into the final round.
After getting feedback from key influencers in the industry, we felt it was
appropriate to create sub-categories in which to further assess the core
competencies of the finalists.
THE BREAKDOWN
Here is how we broke down the main categories
IDEA GENERATION
DATA
RESEARCH
“Creating Proprietary Data”
Best in Class
“Research Platforms & Tools”
Best in Class
“Trade Recommendations”
Best in Class
“Stock or Option Screeners”
Best in Class
ANALYSIS
STRATEGY
“Analysis Tools”
Best in Class
INVESTMENT VEHICLE
“Robo Advisor Tool”
Best in Class
EXECUTION
“Alternative Investment”
Best in Class
Insufficient number of applicants
in this category.
SPECIAL CATEGORIES
“Best Enterprise Solution”
“Best Use of the Crowd”
“Most Promising Startup”
“Educational Initiative”
“Founder of the Year”
“A Penny Saved, A Penny Earned”
“Innovative Trade Execution”
“Most Disruptive”
OVERALL WINNERS
1 ST PLACE PRIZE
2 ND PLACE PRIZE
3 RD PLACE PRIZE
5,000,000 Ad Impressions
Valued at $75,000
1,500,000 Ad Impressions
Valued at $22,500
1,000,000 Ad Impressions
Valued at $15,000
1 year license to the Benzinga Pro
Real-Time News & Data Feed
Valued at $600,000
6 month license to the Benzinga Pro
Real-Time News & Data Feed
Valued at $300,000
1 month license to the Benzinga Pro
Real-Time News & Data Feed
Valued at $50,000
The Benzinga Fintech Awards strive to seek out the most innovative companies
within the rapidly growing financial technology & capital markets sector.
b e n z i n g a fi n t e c h a w a r d s . c o m
[email protected]
(888) 868-9284
Winners will be announced at the Awards Gala on April 8, 2015 in NYC.