Press Releases

Regulatory Changes Will Drive FX Trading Volumes to Futures

January 14, 2014

Changes brought on by new regulations will drive trading activity in foreign exchange away from options and non-deliverable forwards (NDFs) to futures, which will become a much bigger and more important part of the FX market.

Canadian Banks Locked in Tight Fight For M&A Clients

January 9, 2014

New research from Greenwich Associates suggests the Canadian M&A market could build steam in the months ahead.

Top 10 Market Structure Trends to Watch in 2014

January 8, 2014

Increased efficiency in the clearing of swaps trades and increased clearing costs for swaps investors will be two key trends to watch in the global derivatives markets in 2014, according to a new report from Greenwich Associates.

Global and Pan-European Banks Gaining Advantages Over National Providers

December 19, 2013

HSBC, Deutsche Bank and BNP Paribas are the leading providers in European corporate trade finance — a traditionally stable business that is now showing signs of some change, according to the results of a new report from Greenwich Associates.

Deutsche Sparkassen is Top Bank to German Middle Market Companies

December 16, 2013

Deutsche Sparkassen continues to be the leader in German middle market corporate banking — with respect to both market penetration and quality of service, according to the results of Greenwich Associates 2013 German Middle Market Corporate Banking Study.

J.P. Morgan is Top Bank to Large U.S. Companies

November 25, 2013

With new capital rules forcing major banks to be judicious in deploying balance sheets for clients, large U.S. companies are looking to secure sources of reliable credit by turning to alternative lenders and often making credit provision a prerequisite when awarding capital markets, investment banking and other important mandates.

FX Trading: Derivatives Rules to Disrupt Move to Multi-Dealer Platforms

November 12, 2013

In a new report released today, U.S. Regulations May Slow Shift to FX Multi-Dealer Platforms, Greenwich Associates concludes new derivatives rules could push more FX trading volumes back to single-dealer trading systems and may eventually trigger consolidation among multi-dealer platforms.

Barclays Leads European Fixed-Income Market

November 7, 2013

Europe’s fixed-income markets are showing the effects of continued pressure on the regions’ banks and their balance sheets.

Flow Equity Derivatives - Morgan Stanley Most Widely Used Broker in Europe, Goldman Sach Tops in North America

October 31, 2013

When it comes to flow equity derivatives, Goldman Sachs is the broker of choice for North American institutions and Morgan Stanley is the most widely used broker among European institutions.

Competition Intensifies in Asian Trade Finance

October 24, 2013

An influx of competitors into the Asian trade finance business begun to erode the dominant position of market leader HSBC and is pressuring margins throughout the industry.