Factory shutdowns, shipping chaos, labor shortages, and other disruptions continue to put the supply chains of Asia’s large companies to the test. 

The SEC under Chairperson Gary Gensler has once again proven itself to be quite imaginative and industrious, as the agency turns to the U.S. Treasury market.

Transaction Banking revenues grew significantly in 1H22, surpassing the pre-pandemic levels. This was driven by increases in Cash Management while Trade Finance grew moderately.

There have been numerous macro trends affecting the IRD market: Libor retirement, central bank actions on rates, inflation, and the trend towards clearing, to name but a few.

Buy-side equity commission spending grew in Q1 2021 compared to the year before after a nearly decades-long decline.

As volume and volatility have continued to impact equity markets, investment managers continually seek ways to improve their access to the markets. During this period, many more managers have recognized the benefits of outsourced trading.

In 1Q22 Coalition Index Investment Banking revenues were down by (11)% on a YoY basis.

Corporate bond new issuance is trending downward, following an absolutely blockbuster year in 2021 and a stronger than anticipated Q1 2022.

Municipal bond prices have been on a roller coaster over the past two years along with the rest of the U.S. bond market.

Credit markets have come under immense pressure in 2022. A litany of market frictions this year have created new trials and tribulations for corporate bond traders while exacerbating some existing concerns.