We are currently conducting a survey to gather high-level insights into market dynamics and client needs in Euro-denominated fixed-income investments, particularly SSA:s and high-grade assets.
A. Euro-Denominated Assets
- Within your Euro-denominated asset portfolio, what proportion is allocated to the following categories?
- Supranational, Sovereign, and Agencies (SSA-market / High Grade)?
- Pfandbriefe?
- Corporate credits (Investment Grade)?
- Other
- Are your activities in the SSA market primarily in primary issuance, secondary trading, or both?
- What role do Euro swaps, repos, or other derivatives play in your capital flows?
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B. Primary Investment Objectives – Looking Ahead
- What are your primary objectives when investing in Euro-denominated fixed income assets?
- Liquidity
- Diversification
- Relative value
- Yield maximization
- Credit spread only
- Risk diversification
- What is the average duration of your fixed income portfolio?
- Over the next 3–12 months, do you foresee any changes in your allocation to Euro-denominated assets?
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C. Counterparty Selection and Onboarding
- While we understand that all of these factors are important, but which ones weigh most heavily for you when selecting trading partners?
- Pricing and execution
- Market information and quality of analysis
- Client focus, support, and team reliability
- Global reach and market-making capabilities
- Execution quality, precision, and post-trade reporting
- Trading platform, technology, and innovation
- Other factors: ………………………………………………………………………
- What are the requirements for onboarding trading partners, and what does your onboarding process entail?
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D. Engagement and Areas of Interest
- Who within your organization is most involved, impacted by, or interested in Euro-denominated fixed income assets or credit bonds?
- If you were to highlight one topic of greatest interest right now regarding Euro-denominated SSA and swaps, what would it be?
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