Expanding the Client Network
Commission Revenue Detail
(in $ thousands, except transaction fee data)
COMMENTARY (2022 vs. 2Q21)
U.S. High Grade
(8.6%) • Reduction in transaction fees due to 18% decline in
U.S. high-grade fees per million impact driven by:
-
Higher bond yields
Shorter years to maturity of bonds traded on platform
• Increase in distribution fees due to dealer migration
to a fixed distribution fee plan, upgrades in existing
fixed fee plans and higher unused monthly minimum
commitment fees
Other Credit
• Increase in transaction fees due to strong market
share gains, partially offset by lower fees per million
due to:
Rates
Mix shift in EM to local markets which have a lower fee per
million
Dealers migrating to HY fixed distribution fee plans
• Increase in transaction fees due to increased market
share
Commissions
2Q22
1Q22
2Q21
2Q22 vs.
2Q21
Transaction Fees
U.S. High-Grade
51,576
52,878
56,413
Other Credit
74,226
75,804
67,074
Total Credit
125,802
128,682
123,487
10.7%
1.9%
Rates
6,020
6,191
3,612
66.7%
Total Transaction Fees
131,822
134,873
127,099
3.7%
Distribution Fees
U.S. High-Grade
23,496
23,026
21,373
9.9%
Other Credit
8,096
8,152
7,895
2.5%
Total Credit
31,592
31,178
29,268
7.9%
Rates
49
62
64
Total Distribution Fees
31,641
31,240
29,332
(23.4%)
7.9%
Total Commissions
163,463
166,113
156,431
4.5%
Transaction Fees per Million
U.S. High Grade
$
143 $
155 $
174
(17.7%)
Other Credit
$
186 $
188 $
194
(4.4%)
Total Credit
SA
$
166 $
173 $
185
(10.2%)
Rates
EA
$
4.21 $
3.92 $
4.07
3.5%
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