Bank of America has been named Derivatives House of the Year, winning the flagship award at the Risk Awards 2020, hosted by Risk.net in London. Bank of America was also awarded Equity Derivatives House of the Year and OTC Client Clearer of the Year.
The firm’s growing presence in Europe was a key factor behind Risk’s decision to award Bank of America these global accolades. “The firm’s new home in Paris has brought more European clients to the Street’s most consistent markets franchise,” said Risk.
“We are honored to see our investment in our people and our business achieve recognition through these global awards,” said Tom Montag, Bank of America chief operating officer and president of Global Banking and Markets. “The steadfast nature of our franchise reflects the unwavering commitment of our colleagues to our clients, our partners in the industry, and the communities we serve.”
According to Risk, “The stability of the firm’s sales and trading revenues speaks to the management team’s piloting skills…customers in turn praise the firm for its consistency and steadiness – something Montag values and that he attributes to its prudent approach to capital and risk management.”
The magazine also stated: “…a laser focus on clients, research and technology, coupled with a judicious approach to risk-taking and capital management... has contributed to a string of impressively consistent results for the bank’s markets business.”
Risk acknowledged the clarity of Bank of America’s regional vision across Europe, while also noting that the firm is leveraging innovative technology and its trading expertise to bring sophisticated solutions to its clients around the world.
For more information, read the full story on Risk.net.
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