For the fifth consecutive year, Citi has been ranked first for overall market share in the Greenwich Associates annual benchmark study.

Citi was recognised as the leader in Rates, Emerging Markets and Municipal Bonds, ranking second in Credits.

In other measures, Citi ranked first in Overall Quality, Sales Quality, Trading Quality and e-Trading market penetration.

“Citi continues to do a stand-out job for its fixed income clients around the globe and has done so consistently for many years,” said Frank Feenstra at Greenwich Associates. “Its success is well deserved given the unwavering commitment to delivering terrific client service.”

“We are truly grateful for the ongoing support of our clients and are honored to be recognized once again as the industry leader,” said Jim O’Donnell, Global Head of Investor Sales and Relationship Management, at Citi. “As the fixed income market evolves, we will continue to adapt and work relentlessly to deliver the level of service our clients have come to expect.”

Greenwich Associates polled nearly 3,500 institutional investors globally.