Press Releases

Corporate Pension Plans Update Strategies for a New Interest-Rate Era

November 29, 2023

The rapid rise in interest rates left many U.S. corporate pension plans with portfolios built for the previous low-rate, low-yield, lower-funding status environment. 

Investment Fund Platforms Ease Up on ESG Requirements

November 28, 2023

Investment fund distributors are easing up on ESG requirements for asset managers on their platforms in the face of concerns about performance, questions about regulations and reporting standards, and lower demand from end investors. 

Institutional AUM Shrinks in Asia for First Time in Decade

November 21, 2023

Assets managed by Asian institutions shrunk last year for the first time in a decade. Amid these challenging market conditions, Asian asset owners sought out the stability of large, established and reliable investment managers like Allianz Global Investors, the 2023 Greenwich Quality Leader in Asian Investment Management. 

The European Corporate Supply Chain is More Resilient, Digital and Sustainable

November 14, 2023

Changes European companies are implementing in their supply chains could be setting the foundation for a new era of digitized logistics and trade finance, and more sustainable business practices. 

Investors Think SEC U.S. Treasury Reforms Go Too Far and a Major Overhaul is Not Needed

November 14, 2023

The SEC has proposed a series of notable changes to the market structure for trading U.S. Treasuries with the stated mission of clearing up opaque transparency and enhancing liquidity during times of stress. 

U.S. Companies Shifting Bank Deposits in Search of Better Rates, Reduced Risk and Improved Service

November 7, 2023

One third of U.S. small businesses and mid-sized companies are planning to shift deposits from their current banks to a new provider. 

Financial Institutions Scramble to Streamline Trade Processes Ahead of T+1

November 7, 2023

The fast-approaching switch to a T+1 settlement cycle is intensifying concerns about potential breakdowns caused by firms that are still reliant on manual and inefficient processes for key middle- and back-office functions. 

Equity Traders Warming to Outsourced Trading in International Markets

November 2, 2023

Equity traders are increasingly open to the idea of enlisting an outsourced trading provider to supplement their internal trading desks in international markets. 

How to Build Stronger Relationships in Asset Management: Eliminate Onboarding “Pain Points”

October 31, 2023

Asset managers looking to get off on the right foot with new institutional clients should work to shorten contract negotiations and streamline processes for asset transition, custody set-up and KYC/AML compliance.

Banks’ Fight for Deposits Influencing Commercial Lending Decisions, Curbing Some Rate Increases

October 3, 2023

Banks’ competition for deposits appears to be having an impact on bankers’ pricing decisions and slowing increases in rates on corporate loans—at least slightly.