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It seems like just yesterday we found ourselves in Amsterdam attending Sibos, and yet, next week we will once again be gathering in Toronto for the 2011 edition of the conference. We hope that this newsletter finds you well, and that your preparations for Sibos, should you be attending, are in-place.
Since the start of the year we have been actively involved in building competitive intelligence in a number of geographies on a variety of topics. We'd like to take a brief moment to update you on a few of the major highlights in advance of Sibos.
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 Bank-to-Bank Services Research A comprehensive look at the Bank-to-Bank Space in EMEA
During the course of 2011 FImetrix will interview senior executives at over 300 banks throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa on their provider network for cash and trade services. At present, results are available on the interviews conducted in the Middle East (58 banks), Western Europe (102 banks), and Africa (64 banks). Field work has commenced on interviewing banks in Central and Eastern Europe, and results are expected to be available before the end of the year.
In a continuation of our Global Currency Series, we have completed our third study on Canadian Dollar Services and have already presented the results to a number of banks leading up to Sibos. In the fall we are executing the next installment of our Nordic and Baltic Currency survey. |
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Bank-to-Corporate Research
Examining the needs of the middle market in North America
We have recently completed interviewing over 600 senior executives at middle market companies throughout the United States on the relationships they maintain with banks in support of their international cash and trade needs. Field work will soon commence on 300 interviews with senior executive at middle market companies in Canada on the same topics. Collectively the data will provide a comprehensive view of the greater North American market for cash and trade services.
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International Commodity Traders Examining the banking relationships with the movers of goods
 In the first half of this year we repeated our very successful International Commodity Traders study. A total of 54 of the world's largest commodity companies in energy, hard, and soft sector goods were interviewed about the services they receive from their banks in support of their trading activities.
The competitive insights from this research has enabled banks to sharpen their focus on relationship coverage, product delivery, and client funding resulting from the changing environment brought about by the financial crisis of 2008. Results have been delivered to subscribers throughout the summer, and are available now for banks interested in this segment.
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While schedules for everyone during Sibos can be a challenge, if you would like to discuss one or more of the topics presented above please do not hesitate to stop us on the conference floor. Alternatively, you could contact us via email:
David Burnett (dburnett@fimetrix.com)
Doug Ziurys (dziurys@fimetrix.com)
We continue to be dedicated to providing you with strategic and actionable information to develop your business and look forward to continuing to work with you for years to come.
Kind regards,
Your FImetrix Team |
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Inaugural Sub-Saharan Africa Research Available
FImetrix has just completed the first of its kind look at the provider landscape for USD/EUR/GBP/ZAR transaction services.
A total of 64 banks across 13 countries participated in a comprehensive review of the banks they maintain relationships with in support of their cash and trade needs. The top line findings from the report will be available for discussion at Sibos, with delivery of the overall results available in October. |
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FImetrix has established a
group on LinkedIn to share updates on our research, and post topics for discussion. Please feel free to request membership into the group.
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Post-Sibos
Follow-up Study
We will once again be executing a follow-up survey on the effectiveness of marketing and exhibiting at Sibos.
The results from past surveys have enabled the banks to fine tune their approach to Sibos, as well as validate their investment in the conference. |
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