Press Releases

July 26, 2010
Amba Research featured in an Everest Group study of offshore knowledge services market in the financial services sector

Report covers detailed profile of Amba Research and future growth themes

Amba Research announced that it has been featured in a study by Everest Research Institute. The study analyzes the fastest growing segment of the knowledge services market, i.e. Research and Analytics (R&A) services for the financial services sector.

The Everest Report analyzes the evolution and maturity of R&A services for the financial services sector. It also analyzes in detail the adoption trends, market evolution and maturity, supplier capabilities and implications for buyers. According to the Everest Group report, “The offshore knowledge services market was pioneered by specialist research and analytics suppliers and captives in the early 2000s. Since then, the landscape has evolved significantly and, even though diversified IT and BPO suppliers developed scaled R&A practices, specialist suppliers continue to lead in select focus segments.”

Mohan Alexander, Founder Director of Amba Research, commented, “We are happy to be featured in this report; ours is a young industry and these type of studies/reports help in educating our target market.”

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June 1, 2010
Amba Research featured in the NOA Outsourcing Yearbook 2010

Amba Research is the only KPO firm to be featured in the “Ones to Watch” section of the NOA Outsourcing Yearbook 2010, a publication by the National Outsourcing Association (NOA), UK.

Amba Research announced that it has been featured in the inaugural issue of NOA’s Outsourcing Yearbook 2010, in the “Ones to Watch” section. NOA uses this section every year to highlight a handful of firms that are unique due to their thought leadership, revolutionary offerings and the quality of services delivered in their respective verticals. It foresees that these companies will grow exponentially over the year and beyond. The yearbook covers some of the best practices in the outsourcing sector and features case studies demonstrating excellence, views from industry experts, companies to watch out for in the coming year, reviews of verticals, including financial services, and a look ahead at what to expect in the next 12 months.

According to the NOA yearbook, “Amba Research’s focus on specialized financial services knowledge process outsourcing is helping the firm make its mark, this year and beyond, on a nascent sector. Amba Research is paving the way in the still-emerging knowledge process outsourcing (KPO) sector, by providing analytics support to the global capital markets industry.” Anand Pande, Group CEO of Amba Research, commented, “We are extremely happy to be recognized by industry bodies such as the NOA. Our commitment to delivery excellence and to our customers has helped us reach this position.”

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June 9, 2010
Amba Research Exhibits at Annual CFA Conference 2010 in Boston, MA

Amba continues to take its innovative service support to global capital markets

Amba Research exhibited at the recently concluded 2010 CFA Institute Annual Conference in Boston, MA. The conference is an annual event attended by CFA charterholders and others in the financial services space from across the world. This year, over 1,500 from the financial services industry attended the conference held over 16-19 May.

This annual event provides attendees an opportunity to participate in and contribute to sessions conducted by industry thought leaders. The sessions focused on equity analysis, fixed-income analysis, portfolio management, private wealth management, alternative investments, ethics, and firm management.

Participants also use the conference as a networking platform to share best practices and learn new trends in the marketplace, and service providers exhibit their offerings to members so that they too can learn and adopt new market practices. Amba Research, as an innovator in the investment research space, was a first-time exhibitor at the conference. Amba was able to highlight its increased use by asset managers, investment banks, and other capital market giants. “Some attendees were interested in knowing more about the concept of outsourcing at this level. Amba provides equity, fixed income and credit, and quantitative research, as well as funds marketing support. The conference provided us a good opportunity for letting people know how we can help them outperform by partnering with us,” said Bala Srinivasa, Global Head of Marketing and Product Management at Amba Research.

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February 3, 2010
Amba Research emerges as the preferred vendor for Financial Services Analytics

Amba Research is ranked among the Top 3 Financial Services and Investments KPO vendors in the 2009 Black Book of Outsourcing survey

Amba Research announced that it has been ranked amongst the top 3 investment research KPO (Knowledge Process Outsourcing) vendors in the annual Black Book of Outsourcing survey for 2009. The survey covers areas such as trust, training, delivery excellence, scalability, data security, and many other areas that clients take into consideration when engaging with an outsourcing partner.

The ranking from the Black Book of Outsourcing, a division of Datamonitor group, is recognized as the only independent industry standard for customer satisfaction in the global services industry. Participants of the survey are also asked to consider the industry verticals such as financial services research, corporate finance support and advisory, risk management and actuarial services, and financial services analytics. Amba emerged as the most preferred vendor in the financial services analytics and corporate finance categories which is among its core areas of expertise.

"Amba Research has earned the distinction of being one of the most customer-respected KPO companies in the world," said Doug Brown, co-author of The Black Book of Outsourcing. "Amba Research has emerged among the top three vendors in the investment services industry due to its ability to deploy consistently across the full spectrum of criteria that clients look for in their KPO provider. In addition, Amba Research was overwhelmingly praised by clients in two major user sectors of KPO: outsourced Corporate Financial functions and Financial Services Analytics."

Anand Pande, Group CEO of Amba Research commented, “I want to thank our clients for their confidence in our company, as well as everyone at Amba for their focus on service excellence.”

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October 1, 2009
Amba Research Analyst Training Program approved by the CFA Institute

Amba’s Equity Investment Analyst Training Program qualifies for 40 continuing education credit hours

Amba Research is pleased to announce that its Equity Investment Analyst Training Program has been approved by the CFA Institute. CFA Institute members will receive 40 CE credit hours for their participation in the program.

Amba’s 10-day Equity Investment Analyst Training Program is a practical, hands-on training program that is designed to guide its participants through all the essential aspects of the entire equity research cycle, including industry attractiveness assessment, earnings forecast model-building, valuation, and presenting investment recommendations.

A key differentiator in Amba’s program is the use of real-life case studies. These are delivered by an experienced panel of equity investment practitioners in small class sizes that allow significant studentinstructor interaction. In addition, the training program reinforces the process of critical thinking, attention to detail, and meeting deadlines. This training is relevant to anyone who is seeking entry into the equity research industry. The training delivery panel consists of Chanakya Dissanayake, CFA, SVP Global Head of Training and Knowledge Management; Aruna Perera, CFA, VP and Global Head of Knowledge Management; Aidha Ahamat, ACMA, VP and Head of Training, Colombo; and Dr. T.P. Madhusoodanan, VP and Head of Training, Bangalore.

Amba’s Group CEO Anand Pande says, “…for the past six years Amba has invested in its training and knowledge management functions because we recognize the need for our analysts to have a solid foundation in order to better serve our growing client base. We are excited about the approval of the program by the CFA Institute and will like to take this best-in-class program to a broader audience.”

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