The Alta Report.

A quarterly compilation derived from our unique vantage point at the intersection of markets. Touching approximately 20% of the world’s investable assets gives us insight into key trends, helping you navigate the future arc of markets and macro developments.

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REPORT | APRIL 2024

Diversification Calls

In this edition of Alta we look at how the postponement of Fed rate cuts is being felt across markets, as clients slow longer-duration Treasury buying, overseas investors rekindle their interest in U.S. government bonds, and the GDP growth differential between Europe and the U.S. narrows.  


REPORT | JANUARY 2024

Anticipating Rate Cuts 

Data-driven analysis of how investors are responding to potential rate cuts in developed economies by cutting cash and extending duration, the impact of expanded U.S. Treasury clearing and T+1 settlement rules.

REPORT | OCTOBER 2023

Waiting for Peak Rates

Explore data-driven insights into Treasury flows, equity positions and interest in emerging markets, as global investors prepare for peak rates around the world.


REPORT | SEPTEMBER 2023

Digital Transformation Top of Mind

Discover how the digitalization of Treasury Services and payment types is proliferating as clients transition more aggressively away from paper checks to electronic payment methods.

REPORT | MAY 2023

Dash for Cash

Learn how the movement of cash from smaller banks benefitted larger banks, caused a surge in collateral balances and drove more demand for borrowing regional bank equities. Many large asset owners also moved into illiquid alternatives.


REPORT | JANUARY 2023

Bond Appetite Normalizes

With mixed signals on the U.S. economy, read how investors found fixed income assets attractive relative to stocks, while cash collateral grew and endowments and foundations raised their cash holdings.