A good broker can transform an equity trader’s day. They’re not just order-takers, they’re problem-solvers, partners and sometimes even advisors. But reaching that level of trust and understanding requires give and take. Communication is key—and sometimes, that means having tough conversations. To spark a healthy dialogue, we surveyed 40 U.S. buy-side traders about what they wish their brokers understood better about their daily grind.
European pension funds are adopting ETFs into their investment portfolios for both strategic purposes, like obtaining core investment exposures, and tactical tasks.
On the heels of a year with a number of important market structure changes, Greenwich Associates presents the top 15 trends to watch for in 2015.
Japanese cash equity commissions increased over the past twelve months.
Compensation overall rose across all regions, the North East saw the largest increase in total compensation.
Compensation for financial professionals trading Fixed Income products in Asia increased in the past 12 months.
With the exception of several senior level job functions, total compensation increased by 3% or more across most job functions.
Average fees paid increased in all asset classes, likely driven by the move towards specialty product categories.
Investors shifted towards passive U.S. equities this year, but the commitment to active in other categories remains strong.
Strong equity markets buoyed DC equity allocations in 2014, while target date funds continue to grow.
While funding levels remain the key issue, risk management increased in importance across both corporate and public funds.
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