Worldwide Capital Markets 2009 Top 10 Predictions

Publication Date	February 2009
Publisher	IDC
Product Type	Report
Pages	15
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	IDC07013

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Summary

This Financial Insights report covers our global top 10 predictions for the capital markets industry in 2009. These predictions incorporate perspectives from our global team of analysts and lie at the intersection between business and technology. "Firms will be working tirelessly to maneuver through the current turmoil. Some firms will find it difficult to capitalize on opportunities, but it is imperative to not lose sight of them over the coming year," says Sean O'Dowd, senior analyst, Global Capital Markets.

Content

Predictions
In This Report
Situation Overview
- Four Priorities
  - Risk Management
  - Mergers and Acquisitions
  - Client Acquisition and Retention
  - Cost Efficiency and Expense Reduction
  - Figure: Worldwide Capital Markets 2009 Top 10 Predictions in Context
- Regional Perspectives
  - Europe
  - Asia/Pacific
  - Canada
Future Outlook
- Prediction #1: Second and Third Tier Investment Banks Will Win More Merger and Acquisition Activity
- Prediction #2: Dialogue on Global Financial Reform Will Be Planned, But Action Will Be Slow
- Prediction #3: Financial Firms Will Continue Efforts to Deleverage, Leading to Further Writedowns
- Prediction #4: Enhancing Risk Awareness Will Dominate Strategic Initiatives
- Prediction #5: Capital Funding by Second Tier Investment Banks, Hedge Funds, and Private Equity Will Grow
- Prediction #6: Innovation Will Be in Retail Customer Acquisition and Retention Strategies
- Prediction #7: We Expect the Conflicts of Interest to Drive the Breakup of One of the Top Three U.S. Rating Agencies
- Prediction #8: Outsourcing Will Surge Worldwide
- Prediction #9: At Least 2% of Mutual Funds Will Not Survive 2009
- Prediction #10: Hedge Funds Will Come Back to Life: 2009 Will Offer the Chance for Substantial Returns for Survivors
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