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In Q2 of 2022, WBR Insights surveyed 100 Heads of Fixed Income Trading and similar from buy-side firms across the USA, to find out about the challenges they are facing in 2022 and the innovative solutions being brought to the table.

In Q3 of 2021, WBR Insights surveyed 100 Heads of Fixed Income Trading and similar from organizations across North America, to find out about the challenges they are facing this year, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the innovative solutions they are putting in place. The survey was conducted by appointment over the telephone. The results were compiled and anonymized by WBR Insights and are presented here with analysis and commentary by IHS Markit, IPC, LSEG and members of the FILS US community.

In Q2 of 2021, WBR Insights surveyed 200 buy-side Heads of Trading across Fixed Income equities and FX located in Europe and North America to examine how they are implementing automation technology on trading workflows and where they are on their journey. The survey was conducted by appointment over the telephone. The results were compiled and anonymized by WBR Insights and are presented here with analysis and commentary by Bloomberg.

During the 2021 Fixed Income Leaders Summit, analysts from Aite Group, an independent research and consultancy firm, used a series of polls to gauge market sentiment across a number of subjects. This report focuses on key takeaways from FILS through the lens of attendee survey responses. 

Explore the main challenges and solutions that fixed income investors are addressing in 2021 in order to gain a competitive edge.

In Q1 of 2019, WBR Insights surveyed 100 Heads of Trading from across the US to find out more about the challenges they face and the innovative solutions they bring to the table. The survey was conducted by  appointment over the telephone. The results were compiled and anonymized by WBR Insights and are presented here with analysis and commentary by Bloomberg and the Fixed Income Leaders Summit US community.

In today’s data-driven environment, to achieve firm growth goals, the front office needs to be able to act quickly with new business and new instruments, while adjusting to changing regulation. Accurate information and data are vital to accomplish this, and they need to work within the constraints dictated by the current state of the industry. In other words, without adding to operational costs.

In the lead up to the Fixed Income Leaders Summit conference, WBR Insights & SimCorp interviewed 100 Heads of Fixed Income from buy-side firms in North America on their strategic priorities, challenges and key initiatives for 2018.Watc this webinar to hear professionals from T. Rowe Price and SimCorp discuss the key findings and to hear more about what your peers are experiencing today and focusing on for the future.

In Q4 of 2017, SimCorp commissioned WBR to conduct a survey of 100 front-office fixed-income professionals including traders, heads of desks, and portfolio managers. The survey focused on strategic priorities for 2018 and the operational challenges faced by fixed-income managers and was conducted by appointment over the telephone.