Fixed Income Archives - CFO

SEC Gives Bond Dealers 3-Month Reprieve

Risk & Compliance

SEC Gives Bond Dealers 3-Month Reprieve

The commission has delayed enforcement of amendments to a disclosure rule amid concerns over its potential impact on the bond markets.

By Matthew Heller | September 27, 2021

Goldman Shares Surge on Big Earnings Beat

Financial Performance

Goldman Shares Surge on Big Earnings Beat

The bank's Q4 revenue of $8.08 billion was also above estimates but its bottom line was inflated by a $467 million tax benefit.

By Matthew Heller | January 17, 2019

Market Volatility Reduces Citigroup Revenue

Financial Performance

Market Volatility Reduces Citigroup Revenue

The year-end gyrations on Wall Street pushed corporate and investor clients to “the sidelines, waiting for some clearer market conditions."

By Matthew Heller | January 15, 2019

Revenue Drops 40% at Goldman’s FICC Unit

Investment Banking

Revenue Drops 40% at Goldman’s FICC Unit

“We didn't navigate the [fixed-income] market as well as we aspire to or as well as we have in the past," Goldman's CFO says.

By Matthew Heller | July 18, 2017

Citi Earnings Beat Estimates With 17% Gain

Investment Banking

Citi Earnings Beat Estimates With 17% Gain

“The momentum we saw across many of our businesses towards the end of last year carried into the first quarter," CEO Michael Corbat says.

By Matthew Heller | April 13, 2017

Fixed-Income Trading Boosts Goldman Results

Fixed-Income Trading Boosts Goldman Results

“We've come out of a very low volume, low volatility environment over a number of years," CFO Harvey Schwartz says.

By Matthew Heller | January 19, 2017

Morgan Stanley Profit Almost Doubles to $1.6B

Financial Performance

Morgan Stanley Profit Almost Doubles to $1.6B

The bank's fourth-quarter earnings reflect the more optimistic sentiment of investors since the election of Donald Trump.

By Matthew Heller | January 18, 2017

Investment Returns Destined to Shrink

Investor Relations

Investment Returns Destined to Shrink

Annual returns on equity and fixed income investments will be dragged down by contracting margins and lower global GDP growth, says McKinsey.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 3, 2016

Morgan Stanley’s Profit Dives on Weak Markets

Morgan Stanley’s Profit Dives on Weak Markets

First-quarter earnings beat analysts' estimates but the firm admits that "global uncertainties" continue to weigh on its investment businesses.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | April 18, 2016

Lacking Investment Yields, AIG Zeroes in on Profits

Risk Management

Lacking Investment Yields, AIG Zeroes in on Profits

AIG Commercial CEO Rob Schimek seeks a bigger bottom line in an era of low investment gains.

By David Katz | March 23, 2016

NYSE’s Owner to Pay $5B for Interactive Data

NYSE’s Owner to Pay $5B for Interactive Data

Data services is Intercontinental Exchange's fastest-growing business and the acquisition of Interactive Data will make it the No. 3 provider.

By Matthew Heller | October 26, 2015

Uncovering the Bond Market Spread

Corporate Finance

Uncovering the Bond Market Spread

Will greater disclosure in the corporate bond market lower the cost of debt? Issuers may soon find out.

By Ian Springsteel | February 1, 1999

When Puts Marry Calls

When Puts Marry Calls

A new breed of bond features a dual option.

By Emily S. Plishner | May 1, 1998