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The Constraint On Research Modernization is Not Technology
The most commercially important layer of investment banking remains one of its least modernized. While banks invest heavily in technology, little has transformed the client-facing side of the business. Nearly every other major industry has built systems to anticipate customer needs and reduce friction because ease of engagement drives revenue. In institutional finance, the capability to do much better at this already exists. The belief that it matters enough to prioritize sti
Katie Tomlinson Broder
May 214 min read


Before the ballot opens: the 2026 Extel All-America Research Survey
As the Extel survey approaches, success isn’t won in a single moment, it’s built over time. Strong, consistent client engagement lays the foundation, while targeted pre-vote campaigns convert relationships into results. Firms that lead rankings combine disciplined coverage, focused content strategy, and smart resource allocation. With the right infrastructure and timing, Extel becomes less of a gamble and more of a repeatable, compounding advantage.
Katie Tomlinson Broder
Apr 283 min read
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