Research is a key expertise in distinctive clientele approach. Crédit Agricole CIB leans on Crédit Agricole S.A.'s Economic Research Department and develops its own axes : Fixed Income Markets Research, Credit Research and Brokerage Research.
Credit Research: a benchmark in the area
In collaboration with Crédit Agricole S.A.'s Economic Research Department, Crédit Agricole CIB develops its own axes of research: Fixed Income Markets Research, which covers underlying macroeconomic assets, and Credit Research, which focuses on underlying microeconomic debt products. Benefiting from its strong global positioning (Europe, Asia, the Middle East, the United States, and additional entry points in other local markets), Crédit Agricole CIB offers its clients high quality research.
With 12 specialised analysts, the Credit Research team provides unparalleled analysis and is now a benchmark in the area of credit research.
Comprehensive expertise
Working in close cooperation with CA Cheuvreux’s Research teams, Crédit Agricole CIB’s Credit Research team covers all main sectors:
- auto transport,
- consumer retail,
- credit strategy,
- financial institutions,
- capital goods / infrastructure,
- industrials,
- technology – media – telecommunications (TMT),
- utilities,
- emerging markets non-financials.
Credit Research offers issuers list daily coverage including detailed and specific reports (primary market, relative value trade ideas, sector and issuer focus).
A customised approach
Credit Research capitalises on:
- a strong capacity to deliver tailor-made solutions,
- the commitment to deliver the highest standard of coverage,
- integrated quantitative and fundamental approach.
Crédit Agricole CIB's Covered bond market Sentiment Index (CSI): a first on the market
Crédit Agricole CIB created a sentiment index for the covered bond market which aims to capture the current situation and expectations of issuers and investors over the next three months. It is the first and only financial institution to date to provide this type of index.
Overall investor/issuer situation indices stand at 5.1/5.6 (on a scale from 0–10) in April 2011 with the expectations for the next three months hinting at a slight deterioration for both groups.
Specialised international analysts
Credit Research includes more than 10 international analysts organised by specialist product area. They are based in Europe (France, United Kingdom and Germany).
