Press Releases

Surge in FX Algo Use Could Outlast COVID-19 Crisis

June 29, 2021

An increase in the use of algorithmic trading might be one of the most lasting effects of the COVID-19 era on global foreign exchange markets. 

Changes to Banks’ Operational Model will Transform Corporate and Transaction Banking and Usher in New Era of Competition

June 29, 2021

A rapid transformation of bank operating models is remaking wholesale banking into a more efficient and much more competitive industry.  

Electronic Trading in Syndicated Loan Market Poised for Growth

June 22, 2021

The sudden switch to digital workflows caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic could bring electronic trading to one of the last holdouts in financial markets: syndicated loans.

Impending global ESG reporting standards to lift the veil on climate change disclosures and critical social issues

June 17, 2021

A new report from CRISIL GR&RS identifies 45 KPIs likely to be included in the potential global framework of ESG reporting standards. I

FICC Markets See Bilateral Connectivity as a Solution to Increasingly Unfavorable Economics on Multilateral Venues

June 8, 2021

Market structure trends are making the economics of executing FICC product trades on multi-dealer platforms increasingly expensive, prompting buy-side and sell-side firms to explore new ways of interacting directly. 

Expanding Technology Budgets Paid Off For Buy-Side Trading Desks in Volatile 2020

June 2, 2021

Buy-side organizations increased trading desk budgets by 7% amid the tumult of the COVID-19 crisis last year. 

Amid Growing Demand For Modernized Approaches To Support New Datasets, Institutional Investors Embrace Research Management Systems

May 25, 2021

Growing numbers of investment managers and asset owners are using Research Management Systems (RMSs) to streamline research and manage multiple data sources employed by analysts and portfolio managers in their investment processes.

European Swaps Market Continues E-Trading Evolution Ahead of Libor Transition

May 18, 2021

While the global financial crisis is now over a decade in the past, the changes it brought to the swaps market are still strongly evident today.

Diversity & Inclusion: Asset Management’s Hidden Competitive Advantage

May 11, 2021

Asset managers that commit to diversity and inclusion are more likely to be recommended by investment consultants and considered for mandates by institutional investors.  

Regulatory Compliance and Efficiency Enhancements Drive Aggressive Bank Technology Agenda in Trading and Risk Function

May 11, 2021

Although COVID-19 disruptions have temporarily depressed demand for new banking products and business lines, banks are setting an ambitious technology agenda.