As the number of exchange-traded funds (ETF) model portfolios grows, broker-dealers, fund platforms and other distributors of these vehicles face an increasingly complex task in selecting the...
Despite strong headwinds, the global derivatives market is thriving. Regulations put in place following the financial crisis in 2008 have created a safer and more efficient market, with...
The U.S. Treasury market has received renewed attention over the past five years, in line with its importance to the global economy. Yet, while the “flash rally” of 2015 and subsequent...
More than 88% of U.S. active large-cap funds underperformed the S&P 500 over the last five years. In Europe and Japan, 74% of active large-cap funds underperformed similar index benchmarks...
Alternative data is becoming a coveted tool for institutional investors seeking alpha. But as many on the buy side can attest, turning a seemingly endless array of data into something...
The results of Greenwich Associates 2016 Global Exchange-Traded Funds Study reveal that institutional investment in exchange-traded funds is growing, as new users introduce ETFs into their...
Executive Summary
Greenwich Associates research reveals that approximately 70% of an investor’s perception of an asset manager is linked to investment performance. Without competitive investment...
Recognizing the influence back-office issues have on the bank customer experience requires a change in thinking. In addition to focusing on “customer-facing” employees, banks should also identify “...
Today, wealth management represents a key growth driver for commercial banks and other financial institutions. However, most of them are falling short of their potential when it comes to winning...
The foreign-exchange market remains the most electronically traded market in the world. Of the total notional volume traded by institutional investors globally, 75% is now traded on the screen, up...