Asset managers are working to create “client-centric” business models that allow them to deliver superior service to all clients and to partner with their best clients as strategic advisors. 

For a decade, U.S. institutions have been spending less on execution and research year over year.

Over the past two decades, risk management infrastructure has transformed from an almost sole focus on conduct risk to a significantly expanded view that encompasses regulatory, reputational, operational, and technology risk.

Regionally, APAC and Americas were affected the most by the lower interest rate environment, partially offset by higher fees. EMEA, on the other hand, outperformed led by better performances in the European markets.

Following several years of stable contribution of U.S. Commercial Banking relative to CIB to the overall industry pools, FY20 and 1H21 saw a relative decline in the contribution from U.S. Commercial Banking.

Buy-side participants in the FX market are increasingly focusing on the performance of FX trading and the need to improve it.

In this report, we address why many investors fail to take advantage of the performance associated with innovation, and we suggest how to target and take on exposure to innovation in portfolios.

2Q21 Coalition Index Investment Banking revenues were down by (13)% on a YoY basis.

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.

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.