Fees and Expense Management Interview Series Part II: Focusing on TCA

In this video clip, we discuss what transaction-cost analysis entails – especially those unforeseen, downstream costs once an order is executed – and how capital markets firms can manage these costs in the interest of best execution. 

We also address the following questions: 

• Why has transaction-cost analysis become such a hot topic in recent years?
• Typically which processes or functions fall under this umbrella term?
• How would you describe the maturity level of institutions in managing their transaction costs?
• Where do most firms struggle when it comes to managing their transactional costs efficiently and transparently?
• What are the key business benefits to efficiently managing transaction costs? Can those benefits be passed on to end-investors?