Press Releases

Operational Spending on the Rise among Corporate and Investment Banks

September 3, 2025

Technology spending is on the rise as the world’s biggest corporate and investment banks work to meet their client’s needs and fight off competition from both peers and nonbank liquidity providers.

Indian Companies Look to Domestic Banks for Support as They Expand in the Middle East and Beyond

August 26, 2025

India’s corporate banking market is shifting into a dynamic phase, as Indian companies look to buttress profit margins at home and grow their businesses internationally, and foreign banks eye the country’s commercial banking/middle market segment as an increasingly attractive target.

In a World of Electronic Equity Trading, the Human Touch Counts Most

August 19, 2025

In an era of lightning-fast electronic trading, great customer service from a human has become the ultimate secret weapon for equity brokers. 

TCA: A Powerful Tool for Equity Traders

August 12, 2025

Buy-side traders are doubling down on transaction cost analysis (TCA) as a crucial tool to optimize performance and boost returns. With trading growing increasingly complex and competitive, the ability to accurately measure and minimize transaction costs has become a key differentiator for investors seeking to maximize returns.

Small Businesses and Mid-Sized Companies Still Bracing for Tariff Impact

August 12, 2025

Following the announcement of a sweeping set of tariffs on April 2nd, 2025, many economists predicted that the policies would lead to higher inflation and slower economic growth in the United States. To date, opinions remain mixed regarding the overall economic outlook and the long-term impact of these measures. Nevertheless, many commercial business owners and executives continue to express practical concerns about the potential consequences. 

Integration on Hold: Buy-Side Traders Sticking to Separate OMS and EMS

August 6, 2025

Order management systems (OMS) and execution management systems (EMS) are the backbone of the buy-side’s trading infrastructure, enabling firms to manage their orders, execute trades and analyze their performance with precision and speed.

Bridging the Divide: Africa Seeks Global Banks’ Support to Shrink its Funding Gap

August 5, 2025

The “funding gap” in Africa presents a significant opportunity for banks and other lenders to expand their footprint and drive growth by financing large-scale infrastructure projects that will lay the foundation for the continent's economic advancement.

The Key Ingredient to High-Powered Trading and Hedging Strategies: Top-Quality, Real-Time Data on U.S. Treasury Volatility

July 22, 2025

At a time of increased volatility in the U.S. Treasury market, interest-rate investors are relying on precise, real-time “vol” data to implement new strategies and manage risk.

Artificial Intelligence: A Growing Presence on Buy-Side Equity Trading Desks

July 8, 2025

Demand for AI among buy-side equity traders has grown from a whisper to a roar. 

Tariff Turmoil Boosted Bank C&I Lending Activity in Q1, but Dampened Expectations for Full-Year 2025

June 24, 2025

U.S. companies drew down bank credit lines in the run-up to President Donald Trump’s April 2 “Liberation Day,” presumably to build up inventories and strengthen financial positions ahead of new tariffs.