Investors Are Expressing Greater Demand for Efficient Access to Global Markets July 22, 2008 20080722 PDF High net-worth investors have long demanded customized strategies and access to investment opportunities unavailable to the average retail investor. Driven in part by the increasing development and growth of economies outside of the United States, more transparent international markets, and uncertainty in the U.S. equity and fixed income markets, many sophisticated investors are looking to diversify risk and boost returns on their investments by exploring unique opportunities overseas. 20080822
High net-worth investors have long demanded customized strategies and access to investment opportunities unavailable to the average retail investor. Driven in part by the increasing development and growth of economies outside of the United States, more transparent international markets, and uncertainty in the U.S. equity and fixed income markets, many sophisticated investors are looking to diversify risk and boost returns on their investments by exploring unique opportunities overseas. PDF
Investors Are Expressing Greater Demand for Efficient Access to Global Markets

July 22, 2008

High net-worth investors have long demanded customized strategies and access to investment opportunities unavailable to the average retail investor. Driven in part by the increasing development and growth of economies outside of the United States, more transparent international markets, and uncertainty in the U.S. equity and fixed income markets, many sophisticated investors are looking to diversify risk and boost returns on their investments by exploring unique opportunities overseas. To take advantage of these global growth opportunities, investors are becoming more dependent on financial organizations and their investment professionals to provide them with sound advice and efficient access to a broad array of securities in the global markets.

Establishing a relationship with a consultative solution provider that combines knowledge and expertise with a wide range of business and technology solutions are critical components for helping your clients fulfill their global investment objectives. A firm that can provide financial organizations with a one-stop, full-service global solution with integrated, multicurrency clearing and execution capabilities is also vital to their success.

Pershing has been working hand-in-hand with financial organizations to provide them with access to the global markets for more than 20 years. With offices in London, Liverpool, Dublin, Chennai, Sydney, and Singapore, we are in a strong position to help you and your clients extend your global reach. We are also fortunate to have a dedicated team of more than 70 highly experienced professionals who are committed to helping financial services firms in 40 countries clear and execute their transactions in 65 markets worldwide. Our commitment to the global markets is further strengthened by the resources of our parent company, The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, which serves global customers in 34 countries and 54 cities, and has a strong presence in more than 100 markets worldwide.

We at Pershing understand you want your business to achieve its maximum potential. I encourage you to stay abreast of this column, so you can gain additional insights on developments shaping the global markets and how Pershing can help you grow Your Business Without Limits™.

Frank La Salla Francis La Salla