It may be about time for fixed income indices to move into the 21st century. After all their talk, global custodians are now having to deliver cutting edge technology. Those that fail are being punished by clients. The 2001 global custody survey reveals the winners and the losers. Global Investor's unique qualitative ranking shows that size isn't all that counts in foreign exchange markets.
Investors pick the best foreign exchange banks overall and by separate service categories.
Plus e-FX survey reveals just how seriously investors are taking online foreign exchange platforms. But only a few banks have the size and technology to meet broker-dealers demands for lower costs, increased automation, and flexible financing throughout all European markets. The trend plays into the hands of the big brokers that have strong global sector coverage and efficient Nasdaq execution. But the best brokers can also offer investors a detailed view of events in the local markets. All rights reserved.