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.
Liquidity in both the investment-grade and high-yield corporate bond markets has either reverted back to its 2019 state or has improved since the start of the pandemic, according to 70% of the corporate bond liquidity providers.
The COVID-19 crisis dramatically accelerated the adoption of digital tools and channels among executives. This report examines the implications of that acceleration, including the potential for additional long-term consolidation for the industry.
Securities Services Index revenues remained flattish globally for 1H21 despite equity markets reaching a historical high.
U.K. corporate pension funds and local authorities have diverged almost completely in their portfolio strategies and asset mixes. Nevertheless, on one key issue they are moving in lockstep: Both groups are increasingly considering managers’ ESG...
Review key industry trends for the institutional investors market in the Asia (ex. Japan).
In the face of the global pandemic, institutions across Europe sought to minimize portfolio risk levels last year by directing assets into familiar European fixed income and equities. That strategy represented a reversal of recent trends, in which...
Continuing effects of the COVID-19 crisis have contributed to increased levels of manager turnover that could have lasting impacts on the institutional asset management competitive landscape in Asia.
As volumes have grown in the options markets, the benefits of options trading have also been revealed to a larger part of the market. In particular, retail traders are increasingly expanding their use of options as part of their investment...
Overall electronic trading grew again in July, accounting for 41% of investment-grade and 31% of high-yield volumes—both records.
Interest-rate derivatives activity in July has rebound handsomely from the same period a year ago. The year-over-year trading volume gains (July 2020 compared to July 2021) speak for themselves.
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