Convertible bonds combine elements of bonds, stocks and derivatives, making them a unique asset class. Electronic trading has transformed the convertible bond market, driving improved execution...
Institutional investors in Asia are optimistic about the future investment environment and are looking to put capital to work across a range of asset classes—especially in international assets...
Bond traders don’t like their market compared to the equity market. But the staggering growth of electronic trading in the bond market, renewed retail demand and regulatory change are finally...
Global supply chains never entirely normalized from the chaos of COVID-19. Instead, the supply chain issues that crippled global trade from 2020 to 2022 have been replaced with a new set of...
Securities Services Index Revenues increased marginally in 1H24 driven by growth in Asset under Custody/Administration and higher fees owing to better equity markets along-with lower growth in Net...
Transaction Banking Revenues experienced a downturn in 1H24, driven by a slowdown in Cash Management, coupled with a marginal decline in Trade Finance.
Derivatives market participants have renewed their focus on capital and margin optimization in response to the high cost of capital and the regulatory push toward central clearing. Much progress...
Macroeconomic headwinds and geopolitical challenges continue to buffet global trade. Asian companies hoping that trade would normalize quickly after the effects of the pandemic faded are still...