January 2009

Equities: Flight to quality lifts smaller brokers


Relationships count more than ever in the world of equity trading.


The financial crisis and extreme volatility have created an opportunity for second-tier brokerage firms to win market share back from the bulge bracket.

The bulge bracket has transformed its business model the past decade to cope with falling commission rates and unbundling by focusing on automation and...


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