The report incorporates both quantitative and qualitative approaches in analyzing cross-border custodian activities. The quantitative research is based on Asset Benchmark Research’s annual asset servicing survey which attracted 64 respondents in 12 countries in Asia-Pacific and MENA. The respondents, 81% of which are outside of mainland China, cover asset managers, private investment funds, insurance companies and pension funds. The qualitative research is conducted through secondary research and interviews with custodian banks and institutional investors.

本报告以定量和定性方法对跨境托管活动进行分析研究。定量研究以《财资》基准研究的年度资产服务调查为基础，该调查吸引了亚太地区和中东及北非地区12个国家中64名受访者。81%的受访者来自中国大陆以外的国家与地区，机构类型包括资产管理人、私募投资基金、保险公司和养老金等。定性研究则通过团队市场调研，包括与托管机构和机构投资者的采访完成。