Press Releases

Institutional Investors Seek an Edge from Alternative Data on Supply Chains

November 30, 2021

With logistics bottlenecks disrupting the performance of companies around the world, institutional investors are seeking new sources of alternative data on supply chains to help inform future investment decisions. 

For Corporate Banks, the Clock is Ticking on Sustainability and ESG

November 16, 2021

Banks that move slowly on sustainability are at risk of falling behind more proactive rivals and may lose business with important corporate clients.  

Stablecoin Issuers Look to Build Stable Foundation for Growth by Enhancing Transparency and Reserve Quality

November 9, 2021

The stablecoin industry is racing to attract institutional backing and achieve greater regulatory clarity by improving disclosure policies and adopting high-quality reserves.

Unique Markets Create Unique Opportunity for Wealth Managers

November 2, 2021

The share of U.S. retail investors ranking their financial advisors’ presence on social media as an important component to their relationship grew to almost 40% in 2021 from just 12% in in 2016.

A Potential On-Ramp to Crypto for Institutional Investors

November 2, 2021

Buy-side and sell-side market participants are eyeing derivative and synthetic instruments as a potential on-ramp for institutional participation in the crypto currency markets.   

Renewed Economic Uncertainty Underscores Importance of Bankers and Tailored Advice in an Increasingly Digital Age

October 27, 2021

U.S. Commercial banks have an opportunity to strengthen client relationships by providing advice and support to small businesses and middle-market companies concerned about inflation, supply-chain disruptions and other threats to the economy.

On Crowded Retail Fund Platforms, Asset Managers Try to Stand Out with Thematic Funds and Superior Service

October 26, 2021

In a year of surging capital market inflows and soaring equity market valuations, the biggest challenge for many asset managers was getting their funds to stand out in a crowded field of attractive products on retail distribution platforms. 

Growing Use of Alternative Data Puts Focus on Data Management

October 26, 2021

Demand for new sources of data among institutional investors is driving double-digit growth in annual budgets for “alternative data” and putting new emphasis on internal data management capabilities. 

Facing Margin Pressure and Rising Client Expectations, Asset Managers Seek New Service Strategies

October 19, 2021

Faced with increasingly fast and complex markets and constrained by budget limitations, asset owners are asking their asset managers for insights, advice and enhanced levels of service.

For U.S. Equity Brokers, Volatility Brings Long-Awaited Boost to Payments for Research and Trade Execution

October 12, 2021

The surge in trading activity triggered by the crisis last year fueled an increase in buy-side spending that reversed a decade-long decline on payments for trade execution and research.