About Us

Our Mission

GBI is an industry-led benchmarking tool that enables firms to understand how they compare to peers across any given combination of qualitative and/or quantitative metrics. Each benchmarking study is backed by rigorous legal documentation and strong data security measures, which gives the firms we work with the utmost confidence in collecting and analysing highly sensitive data. All data contributions are aggregated and anonymised with no firm-specific data ever being disclosed without the express approval of the firms in question.

As a result, GBI is often leveraged as a trusted, independent partner for regulatory advocacy, providing shadow industry Quantitative Impact Studies (QIS) data. We regularly interact with leading trade associations such as the Financial Services Forum (FSF), International Institute of Finance (IIF), Global Financial Markets Association (GFMA) and its respective associations and the European Banking Federation (EBF) amongst others.

Data Collection

Data collection and validation under GBI is seamless, efficient, and timely, allowing for greater consistency and accuracy.

Communication

As part of our commitment to working in a secure, standardized manner, financial institutions submit data and communicate directly, and only, with GBI.

Security

A secure data collection environment, with pre-agreed NDAs and confidentiality protocols, allow for multiple studies to be conducted in parallel with data anonymity. In addition, all data transmissions are secured with 256-bit encryption.