For the 2026 Developed Europe Local Broker results, Extel received responses from over 2,414 investment professionals at more than 1,020 institutions.

To create the Local Broker results, country research is aggregated with country sales and, in some markets, corporate access, small & midcap stocks, and trading & execution to create the Best Overall Local Broker results.

The individuals surveyed are kept confidential to ensure continuing cooperation. Voters must meet eligibility requirements, and winners must achieve a minimum vote count.