Press Releases

TCA: Minimizing Transaction Costs, Maximizing Returns

April 2, 2024

In an era in which every basis point counts for investors, embracing transaction cost analysis (TCA) is not just an option for institutional trading desks—it’s a strategic imperative. 

Market Rally Drives New Demand for Japanese Equity Research

April 2, 2024

Institutional investors are shifting their attention and trade commission payments back to Japanese equity research in the face of a long-awaited surge in Japanese stocks. 

Amid Rebound, Dealer Revenues From U.S. Leveraged Loan Trading Top $900 Million

March 26, 2024

After a notable drop in leveraged loan revenue in 2022, dealers saw a rebound in 2023 with U.S. revenue topping $900 million. That total represents a 16% increase from 2021 and a 29% jump from 2022, according to a new study from Coalition Greenwich.

Signs of Stress in Bank Loan Markets Shine Spotlight on Fed Decision on Rates

March 26, 2024

New data on bank lending shows just how tenuous the situation is for companies and the economy as a whole as the world waits to see whether the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in 2024. 

Need for Efficiency Helps Global Banks Win Business from Corporates in Europe

March 19, 2024

European corporates are consolidating their banking business with key relationships that provide superior service quality, robust digital platforms and comprehensive international networks.

Fewer Mandates, Shift to Private Assets Create Challenges for Japanese Asset Managers

March 19, 2024

Traditional asset managers could face an increasingly challenging marketplace in Japan as asset owners slow expectations for manager hiring and shift allocations in the direction of alternative and private assets. 

U.S. Institutional Investors Diverge from Global Peers on ESG

March 12, 2024

U.S. investors are diverging from investors in Europe, Asia and even Canada when it comes to environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing. 

Asia’s Regional and Local Banks are Winning Market Share in Corporate Banking

March 12, 2024

Asia’s regional and biggest local banks are winning business and relationships with large companies across the Asia-Pacific region.

Global Derivatives Markets Must Become More Efficient to Grow

March 11, 2024

Efficiency efforts in the derivatives market are being driven both by headwinds in the form of regulation and economic pressures, and the tailwind of strong projected volume growth amid continued global market volatility. 

A Challenge for Europe’s Equity Brokers: Shrinking Commissions Flowing to Fewer Brokers

March 5, 2024

A shrinking commission pool and increased concentration of equity trading volumes among lead brokers are increasing revenue pressure on smaller brokers in the U.K. and continental Europe.