Agent Banks in Emerging Markets

This year's Agent Bank's in Emerging Markets (ABEM) survey suggest clients are not looking for major overhauls in service levels and scope.

Agent Banks in Frontier Markets

Client perception of securities service providers in frontier markets has improved across the board in Global Custodian’s latest Agent Banks in Frontier Markets survey.

Agent Banks in Major Markets

The 2018 Agent Bank in Major Markets Survey incorporates several major changes in design and presentation, reflecting the growing importance of risk as a service consideration.

Central and Eastern Europe Domestic Custody

While Central and Eastern Europe is regarded for the sake of convenience as a single region, securities services providers experience different client priorities and requirements in the individual markets.

China Domestic Survey

Hedge Fund Administration Survey

The 2018 Hedge Fund Administration Survey has been expanded to cover new client demands and allow for a more granular assessment of service received.

India Domestic Survey

The domestic custody services market in India is benefiting from inflows to institutional investment vehicles, while providers are maintaining their reputation for impressive levels of service.

Malaysia Domestic Survey

Operational reforms will help local providers meet the service needs of a growing investor base.

Mutual Fund Administration Survey

The 2018 Mutual Fund Administration survey focuses on North American providers, but from next year, its scope will be expanded.

Prime Brokerage Survey

The 2018 Prime Brokerage Survey has been revised to allow respondents to assess a broader range of service requirements.

Private Equity Administration

The 2018 Private Equity Fund Administration Survey has adopted a more granular approach to the assessment of client perception.

Singapore Domestic Survey

South Africa Domestic Survey

Despite a testing year, South African securities markets continue to invest in ensuring that market processes and infrastructure maintain their reputation for robustness and reform.

Tri-Party Securities Financing

CSDs surveyed all achieved improved scores in the Tri-Party Securities Financing Survey, as market infrastructures undertake greater responsibilities in collateral management services.