A notable share of U.S. small businesses and middle market companies are obtaining credit from non-bank providers.

Risk management - focus on business interruption is considered an extremely high priority by 45% of respondents.

In U.S. equities the main priority is getting paid for what you deliver. Mid-sized brokers and research specialists that are now being paid in large part through CSAs must be careful that they are being adequately compensated for their research.

Corporate users continue to concentrate their IRD business among their top three dealers, while asset managers and hedge funds are starting to diversify their lists.

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Investors’ desire for low-touch trading is tempered by content needs accessible only through high-touch channels.

Mid-tier brokers see strong gains as research source, now accounting for 40% of the research wallet.

Despite lower market volumes, U.S. equity investors seeking content drive up the commission wallet.

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Compensation figures increased in 2013.