Press Releases

As M&A Heats Up, Regional Lending Dynamics Suggest Where Acquiring Banks May Find Opportunity

March 25, 2026

2026 is shaping up to be a big year for mergers and acquisitions in the banking industry and, based on commercial loan data, certain geographic markets may present more attractive expansion opportunities for acquisitive banks than others.

Buy-Side Equity Traders Think 24/7 Trading Poses Risks to Trade Outcomes, and to Traders Themselves

March 24, 2026

Institutional Equity Traders are not looking forward to trading stocks around the clock. 

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. 

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.