Press Releases

In Electronic Trading Era, Tech Issues Take a Mental Toll on Equity Traders

March 18, 2026

Institutional equity traders experience an incredible amount of stress every day, from the regular pressure that comes from trading stocks for a living to a host of other heartburn-inducing stressors like career uncertainty, mounting compliance dictates and the quest for work-life balance. As tough as these challenges are, they all pale in comparison to the top source of daily stress for buy-side equity traders: Technology problems.

For Institutional Investors, Private Market Tremors Put Spotlight on Asset Manager Communication and Service

March 18, 2026

Amid signs of potential weakness in private markets, institutional investors that have built significant allocations to private assets are looking to their asset managers for timely reporting and other forms of support. In many cases, investors think private market managers are falling short.

Tariffs and Technology Transforming Asia Corporate Cash Management Industry

March 17, 2026

It’s getting easier for companies to onboard new banks, and large companies in Asia are taking full advantage of this trend as they adjust supply chains and businesses in response to U.S. tariffs.

Almost Half of Asian Institutions Plan to Boost Investment in Private Debt

March 4, 2026

Nearly half of Asian institutional investors plan to significantly increase allocations to private debt in the next three years. 

Investors and Brokers Are Benefiting from Rebound in Canadian Equity Trading

March 3, 2026

After multiple years spent fighting for scarce volume, Canadian equity trading desks are seeing more turnover, greater buzz and heightened activity.

Commercial Banking 2026: M&A Creating Growth Opportunities For Deal Participants and Rivals

February 25, 2026

A potential surge of mergers and acquisitions in 2026 could create growth opportunities for commercial banks- including both banks that engage in mergers and acquisitions, and rivals that swoop in to capitalize on disruptions clients experience as a result of these complex transactions.

In 2026, Asset Managers Have a Laser Focus on Profitability

February 25, 2026

After more than a decade of painful margin compression, asset managers around the world are making profitability their top strategic priority in 2026. 

Private Markets Are Reshaping the Landscape in U.S. Investment Consulting

February 24, 2026

Over the past decade, the U.S. institutional investment consulting industry has been reshaped by a series of seismic trends, including consolidation, the rise of the outsourced chief investment officer, the entry of private equity as owners, and the integration of consulting with wealth management and RIA firms...

Beyond Data: Investors Ask Alt Data Providers For Better Tools and Support

February 24, 2026

Investors tapping into alternative datasets in their search for alpha are discovering that even the best data is less valuable without the right delivery methods, analytical tools and hands-on support from data providers.

European Institutional Equity Trade Commissions Increase 15%, Returning to Near Bull-Market Levels

February 18, 2026

The pool of commissions paid to brokers by institutional investors for European equity trades increased 15% last year.  That growth brought commissions on trades of European equities to about $2.65 billion in 2025, a total roughly in line with 2021 bull-market levels...