Press Releases

Growth in Asian Fixed Income Powered by Both Secular and Cyclical Trends

January 17, 2013

Asian fixed-income markets are in the midst of a sustained period of secular expansion driven by economic development and asset growth.

Asian Equity Trading Commissions Contract Significantly in 2012

January 16, 2013

A trading slowdown contributed to a 13% contraction in the amount of commissions earned by brokers on trades of Asian equities (ex Japan/Australia) in the 12 months ending August 2012, according to the results of Greenwich Associates’ most...

As New Capital Rules Roil Business, Deutsche Bank Secures Lead In Global Fixed Income

January 14, 2013

A downturn in global fixed-income markets brought on by an uptick in interest rates or other causes could trigger liquidity shortages for institutional investors.

Confidence Starting to Build among U.S. Small and Mid-Sized Businesses

January 9, 2013

Optimism about the economy built slowly but steadily in the second half of 2012 among U.S. small and mid-sized businesses, some of which are likely to seek more credit in 2013 as they become increasingly confident in business fundamentals. 

Six Brokers Tie for Top Spot in Competitive Asian Market; Nomura Retains Dominance in Japan

January 3, 2013

A decline in institutional trading volumes in Asian equities has resulted in stiff competition among a tight group of brokers fighting for trading commissions across the region.