Press Releases

Higher Rates, Automation and New Revenue Streams Improve Future Outlook for Securities Servicers

June 1, 2022

Rising interest rates, automation and the emergence of new revenue streams are reenergizing the bottom lines of security servicers who in recent years have experienced flat-lined growth, margin compression and growing competition from non-bank providers.

Expanding Private Debt Allocations Fuel Growing Demand for Better Data and Analytics

May 24, 2022

As credit investors diversify portfolios by adding increasing amounts of private debt, they are stepping up the search for better data, analytics and other technology to help assess and manage risks associated with these opaque investments. 

More Small Businesses and Mid-Sized Companies Embracing Banks’ ESG Initiatives

May 17, 2022

More than a quarter of U.S. small and mid-sized businesses say they are likely to choose a bank that demonstrates a commitment to ESG the next time they add or switch providers.

Record Investment Banking Revenue in 2021 Shows Benefit of Diverse Business Mix

May 17, 2022

Equity capital markets growth, led by the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) boom, heightened M&A activity, and improved performance by equities and spread financing products, was one of the largest contributors to a surge in investment banking revenues in 2021.

Commercial Lenders Try to Avoid Upsetting Borrowers With Spread Increases in Libor Transition

May 10, 2022

The commercial loan market is working through the messy details of how to reprice outstanding Libor-based loans into alternative base rates. 

Expanding Budgets for Buy-Side Trading Desks Fueling Fast Fintech Growth

May 10, 2022

Budget increases for trading desks drove buy-side technology spending above $10 billion last year and is fueling fierce competition amongst an expanding host of innovative institutional fintech providers. 

Institutional Investors Working to Make Greenwashing Concerns a Thing of the Past

May 3, 2022

Institutional investors are putting their money—and their portfolios—where their mouth is, when it comes to climate change.

Half of Financial Advisors Will Soon be Able to Offer Private Investments to Clients

May 3, 2022

More than half of financial advisors in the U.S. will soon have the ability to offer private investment opportunities to their clients.  

U.S. Asset Owners Relying More Heavily on Investment Consultant Advice

April 26, 2022

Amid continued disruptions from the COVID-19 crisis and concerns about mounting inflation, U.S. asset owners leaned more heavily on the advice of their investment consultants last year.

Maturing Market Structure Driving Growth in Cleared Derivatives

April 26, 2022

Although regulators started the move to cleared derivatives, recent growth in derivatives clearing has been driven not by mandates, but by the maturing market structure.