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Trade finance revenues for the world's top transaction banks were up by 10% in 2021 and are set to grow further this year, after almost a decade of decline or stagnation, according to figures from research company Coalition Greenwich.

Nasdaq: "So far, it seems like the industry got the worst of everything," Eric Li.

Global equity underwriting fees could sink by more than 50% this year if high market volatility persists, according to Coalition Greenwich.

Fortune: It was the spring of 2019, and, finally, after years of Silicon Valley darlings eschewing the public markets, a stampede of hot, new listings was to open up to the masses.

Financial Times: The US securities regulator plans to bring high-speed traders in Treasury bonds under direct supervision, ushering in more transparency to one of the world’s most important financial markets.

Traders: Buy-side firms are spending $2.6 billion annually on portfolio management, order management, and execution management systems, according to a new report from Coalition Greenwich. Most firms (86%) use third-party systems.

Knock-on effects from the Russia-Ukraine war could endanger an otherwise positive outlook for the global securities services industry.

Benzinga: In an interview by Coalition Greenwich between June and September 2021, 42% of investing firms said retail investors had some negative impact on achieving their trading objectives. 

IFR: It is one of the most crowded banking markets in the world...it has been a very healthy investment banking market, particularly in M&A last year said Angad Chhatwal.

eFinancial Careers: Layoffs were put on hold for the second year running, and financial intelligence firm Coalition Greenwich says headcount in investment banking divisions globally rose by 300 people in the first three quarters of 2021.