BCS Global Markets’ Research placed 1st in the 2018 Extel Survey for research amongst single-country brokers.

BCS Global Markets has built on its success in 2017 in two key sectors, namely Metals & Mining and Small & Mid-cap Research, ranking amongst the top three houses.

Moscow, June 06, 2018 – BCS Global Markets announced today its results in the Extel Survey for 2018, where it maintained a significantly competitive position, despite industry wide limitations from Mifid II. The Extel Survey is the foremost independent evaluation of quality across the European equities investment industry, recognizing excellence and performance in the buy-side, sell-side and corporate communities.

BCS Global Markets Research retained a top position amongst all key Russia research teams globally and ranked 1st in research amongst single-country brokers. In addition, the Fixed Income Research Team ranked amongst the top 10 for the first time, as 7th, a significant milestone for BCS’ research teams.

BCS Global Markets Research built on its success of 2017, ranking amongst the top three houses in two key sectors. It ranked 3rd in Metals & Mining and Small & Mid Cap Research, matching last year’s Metals & Mining 2nd and Equity Strategy 3rd places.

On the individual level, Metals & Mining again posted high with Head of Research Kirill Chuyko as 2nd and Oleg Petropavlovskiy as 4th. Mitch Mitchell ranked in the top 3 amongst Small & Mid Cap analysts.

Head of Research team, BCS Global Markets said: The results indicate continued success across our sectors and teams – despite the initial challenges posed by Mifid II. It is great to be acknowledged for the industry-leading efforts our research teams contribute to clients on an on-going basis. We’re continuing to develop our offerings and products into 2018 and beyond to continue to enhance our relationship as a leading Russian investment bank and independent brokerage.