The Fact Book

Released March 27, 2008

An in-depth view—quantitative in nature—of worldwide assets-in-custody, country rankings, market share trends, securities lending balances and basis points spreads, alternative investments, subcustodian network expansions plans, foreign depositories and more. Packed with tables and charts which highlight current trends. All exhibits in color.
ISBN 1-891008-50-1 (Print Version)
ISBN 1-891008-52-8 (e-Version)

The Fact Book provides an informed basis to answer these questions:

• Which global custodian(s) increased market share in the past three years?


• Are investments in hedge funds growing? Where?


• In 2008, which new emerging market countries are gaining favor with investors?  Network expansion plans in EMs provide a good indication.


• EM custody assets mushroomed in 2007.  Which geographic region had the greatest growth?  … which three countries lead in the region?


• Which EM countries rely on a single local bank for custody services?  You may be surprised by the list of over 30 countries!


• Did you know that the securities lending business is conducted in over 60 markets?  Which countries rank highest in equity and fixed income lending?


• Are you reaping the benefits of high BP spreads in the equities lending markets of France? or Japan?  Or maybe Ireland’s government bond market?