Press Releases

Asian Institutions Work To Reduce Fixed-Income Risk and Diversify Portfolios

July 31, 2013

A new report, Asian Institutions Work to Reduce Fixed-Income Risk and Diversify Portfolios, from Greenwich Associates identifies two main priorities among institutional investors in Asia: Diversifying growing asset bases away from the domestic fixed-income investments that have traditionally dominated their portfolios, and managing risk in existing large fixed-income portfolios ahead of an expected increase in interest rates.

Two Key Hires in Customer Experience Management

July 30, 2013

Greenwich Associates today announced two key, senior-level additions to the Firm’s fast-growing Customer Experience Management business.

In Fast-Changing Market, Four Firms Battle for Top Spot in U.S. Fixed-Income Trading

July 24, 2013

New bank capital rules, financial regulations and other fallout from the global financial crisis continues to reshape the U.S. fixed-income market, with some of the largest dealers refocusing their efforts and smaller firms once again aiming to capitalize on resulting new opportunities just as they did with varying degrees of success in the aftermath of the 2008 credit crunch.   

As Trading Activity Slows, RBC Capital Markets Leads Canadian Equity Brokers

June 27, 2013

Amid a sharp slowdown in institutional trading activity, RBC Capital Markets has maintained its position as the leading broker in Canadian equity trading.

Bulge Bracket U.S. Equity Brokers Fight to Defend Share in Shrinking Trading Market

June 27, 2013

Bulge Bracket brokers are fighting hard to protect their aggregate market share in U.S. equity trading as a slowdown in institutional trading activity continues to erode the overall pool of commission revenues generated by sell-side firms.

Small and Mid-sized U.S. Companies Embrace Electronic Payments

May 1, 2013

Small and mid-sized companies are embracing electronic payments.

Majority of U.S. Small Businesses and Mid-Sized Companies Expect Revenue and Profit Growth in 2013

April 30, 2013

Although  small businesses and mid-sized companies can hardly be described as bullish in their economic outlook, new research from Greenwich Associates shows new signs of optimism among this critical group.

Lump Sum Buyouts Gain Traction Among U.S. Pension Plans

April 25, 2013

With the huge cost of legacy defined benefit pension plans burdening many companies across the United States, lump-sum offers are gaining in popularity.

Asian Companies Forge New Ties with Local Banks

April 24, 2013

Asian banks are gaining ground on their global rivals by stepping up their service quality in corporate banking and by stepping in to fill the void left by retrenching foreign European banks, according to a new report, Asian Companies Forge New Ties With Local Banks, from Greenwich Associates.

Commodity Swaps: Corporations Face Rising Transaction Costs

April 23, 2013

A new report, Commodity Swaps: Corporations Face Rising Transaction Costs, from Greenwich Associates concludes that increased transaction costs associated with new regulations on banks and swaps markets could cause companies to reduce hedging activity and assume more risk from direct exposures to energy and other commodities.