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Institutional Asset Manager: Investors in the US have so far lagged behind those in other parts of the world on sustainable investing, with only one third of US institutions currently using ESG in their portfolios, according to a study by...

Finextra: While the majority of buy-side firms said their organizations were “well prepared” for the transition in terms of remote system accessibility and communications, only 44% are confident that they were able to maintain “normal”...

Financial Times: “While people will find their way back to offices over time, the new tools and technology they have adopted are here to stay,” said Kevin McPartland.

Financial Advisor: The survey found that almost 80% of institutional investors found something appealing about the asset class, and six out of 10 believe digital assets have a place in a portfolio. 

Traders: Greenwich Associates said in a report that Rule 606 has started to have an effect on transaction cost analysis.

Banking Exchange: US middle market companies rated regional banks for their service during the COVID-19 crisis but the increased emphasis on digital banking has given national banks an advantage, according to Greenwich Associates.

The Trade: Earlier this month, a study from Greenwich Associates found that 30% of buy-side survey respondents viewed outsourced trading as a way to help with processes like managing trading flow and achieving best execution.

The Trade:Study by Greenwich Associates found that one third of institutional investors see outsourced trading desks as a solution for managing trading flow and best execution.

Institutional Investor: Institutional investors are beginning to view outsourcing as a viable alternative to in-house trading desks, according to Greenwich Associates.

Bloomberg: “The slow and steady change that has occurred over the past decade will ultimately be seen for the revolution that it brought about,” Kevin McPartland wrote in a January report.