Press Releases

In European Trade Finance, Pandemic Pressures Persist

September 15, 2021

The consequences of the COVID-19 crisis continue to play out across the European trade finance industry, as companies seek out support and advice amid lingering disruptions in business operations, supply chains and trade flows.

Battling Continued COVID-19 Dislocations, Asian Companies Find Support from Top Trade Finance Banks

September 15, 2021

Although global trade volumes have rebounded from the depths of the crisis last year, Asian companies are still battling dislocations caused by COVID-19—and they are looking to their trade finance providers for help.

Bond Dealers say Innovation Boosting Liquidity in U.S. Corporate Bond Market

September 14, 2021

Liquidity in both the investment-grade and high-yield corporate bond markets has either reverted back to its 2019 state or has improved since the start of the pandemic, according to 70% of the corporate bond liquidity providers.

New Coalition Greenwich Report Examines Crisis-Fueled Digital Transformation of Commercial and Corporate Banking

September 14, 2021

The COVID-19 crisis dramatically accelerated the adoption of digital tools and channels among executives. This report examines the implications of that acceleration, including the potential for additional long-term consolidation for the industry.

In Europe, Asset Managers’ ESG Policies Can Win or Lose Lucrative Institutional Mandates

August 31, 2021

A surge in focus on ESG across continental Europe and the United Kingdom has put asset managers on notice...

In Asia, Asset Growth, Manager Turnover and ESG Create Opportunities for Top Institutional Asset Managers

August 24, 2021

Continuing effects of the COVID-19 crisis are contributing to increased levels of manager turnover that could have lasting impacts on the institutional asset management industry in Asia.

Tax Proposal Aimed At “Hedge Fund Tycoons” Would Actually Hit The Small Retail Investor

August 17, 2021

A Congressional bill being sold as a crackdown on “hedge fund tycoons” and “millionaire fund managers” would hike costs for millions of small retail investors that have entered the U.S. equity market through retail brokerage mobile applications and other zero-commission trading services. 

Institutional Investors Directing Assets to Thematic Strategies Focused on Climate and Other Sustainability Goals

August 10, 2021

As institutional investors incorporate sustainability measures into their investment processes and portfolios, growing numbers are allocating assets to thematic investment strategies.

5 Ways Community Banks Can Accelerate Customer Growth Post-Pandemic

August 4, 2021

U.S. community banks have an opportunity to capitalize on their impressive performance during the COVID-19 crisis by capturing business from small and middle market companies frustrated with a perceived lack of support by their banks last year.

New Coalition Greenwich Report Advises Asset Managers How to Structure Product Development Efforts

July 28, 2021

The rotation to value stocks during the economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis and the rebound in growth stocks just months later provide a reminder of how quickly investor demand can swing with shifts in the economic cycle, and why betting on the “hottest” products can be a disaster for asset managers.