Investment banks have to square the circle of the research conundrum. Few would take issue that research is a "must-have" for investment banks in order for them to compete in the institutional market, for instance. But the present bear market has exposed the reality: there is a huge mismatch between the research division’s current cost base and the new business economics of investment banking. Put simply: as currently structured investment banks cannot afford a research function, but nor can they live without it. So what options do banks have to "right-size" research?

This paper by Deloitte Research aims to identify the implications of the new business economics on the future of investment bank research. Investment banks need to address both short- and long-term agendas. This paper will discuss the short-term actions required to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of research services for large institutional or buy-side clients. Learn more from the PDF file attachment below.

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