Executive Summary

This report provides detailed information from European-based investors investing in Government Bonds, including helpful benchmark data such as:

  • Dealer rankings
  • Trading volume
  • Assets under management
  • Product usage information

Graphic slides include:

  • Total Trading Volume – Distribution by Type of Investor
  • Total Trading Volume – Distribution by Country-Region
  • Total Trading Volume – Distribution by Product
  • Electronic Trading Activity – Government Bonds
  • Most Important Factors When Requesting an Electronic Quote
  • Use of Products in Government Bonds
  • Concentration of Business – Euro-Denominated Government Bonds
  • Concentration of Business – U.S. Treasuries 
  • Value Provided By Dealers 
  • Use of Dealers’ Research 
  • Reward for Research
  • Research Services Rewarded by Investors
  • Research Services Valued Most
  • Methods Used to Reward Dealers for Research 
  • Expected Impact of Clearing and Margining Regulations on Use of Futures or Exchange Traded Options
  • Key Success Factors – Sales-Relationship Management
  • Key Success Factors – Research and Market Making
  • Key Success Factors – Executable Bids and Offers
  • Key Success Factors – Executable Bids and Offers on Gilts Products
Methodology

Research is based on in-person and telephone interviews with 435 respondents between May and July, 2014. The data in this report is based upon aggregated results from individuals participating in the study.