Press Releases

U.S. Trade Finance Business Remains Concentrated With Top 5 Banks

November 19, 2014

The U.S. trade finance market is highly concentrated, with a trio of providers maintaining a commanding position and the vast bulk of business held by a group of just five banks.

Bank Brands at Peak Strength Among U.S. Small Businesses and Mid-sized Companies

November 18, 2014

When it comes to their reputation among U.S. companies, banks are riding high.

U.S. Institutions Increasing Investments in Real Assets

November 10, 2014

U.S. institutions are increasing their investments in real assets like real estate, infrastructure, farmland, timber, and precious metals, according to a new study from Greenwich Associates and Cohen & Steers, a leading global asset manager focused on real assets.

European Fixed-Income Dealers Narrowing Coverage

November 5, 2014

The European fixed-income market continues its transformation as banks implement new and more focused strategies aimed at maximizing profitability.

Basel III Capital Rules Make U.S. Banks More Selective in Lending and Cash Management

November 4, 2014

Steep increases in capital costs driven by new reserve requirements are forcing banks to discriminate in their allocation of capital to companies with the most potential in terms of overall, long-term profitability.

The Rollercoaster Continues, Greenwich Leaders Stay the Course

November 3, 2014

Announcing the 2014 Share and Quality Leaders in Emerging Markets Equity Brokerage

European Equity Brokerage - Calm Before the Storm?

October 30, 2014

Although on the surface things seem relatively placid in the European equity industry, recent regulatory changes by the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority related to corporate access and the proposed “full bundling” model proposed by ESMA could also lead to the most radical change in the business models of European equity brokers in a generation.

Asset Management Compensation Approaches Pre-Crisis Highs

October 28, 2014

Strong performance has pushed up incentive compensation in the asset management industry, according to a new report, Asset Management Compensation: Second Choice No More, from Greenwich Associates and Johnson Associates.

Favorable Pricing Fuels Use of Trade Finance Across Asia

October 27, 2014

According to a new report from Greenwich Associates, Favorable Pricing Helps to Fuel Use of Trade Finance Across Asia, companies are utilizing trade finance as a new source of capital and for process improvement in working capital management.

Leading Dealers in European and North American Equity Derivatives

October 23, 2014

Goldman Sachs, Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley have maintained their positions as the leading brokers of flow equity derivatives to North American institutional investors.