Data license policies
New working group to create open framework for managing rising market data costs
Substantive Research is putting together a working group of market data-consuming firms with the aim of crafting quantitative metrics for market data cost avoidance.
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FCA declines to directly regulate market data prices
A year-long investigation by the UK regulator to determine whether competition is hindered in the wholesale data markets has concluded with its decision not to directly regulate much-maligned data pricing and licensing structures.
Price gouging? New study finds market data providers consistently inconsistent in pricing, discounts
As the industry awaits the FCA’s findings from its Wholesale Market Data Study, end-users pin their hopes on the prospect of relief. But a new study from Substantive Research details the enormous pricing disparities that must be tackled.
Breaking news: How the Grinch stole data
Will the greedy Grinch get his comeuppance for trying to steal the Whos’ valuable market data at Christmas? Max Bowie investigates.
The IMD Wrap: Exchange, data vendor audits continue to rankle end-users—what will change in 2024?
While the data auditing process has been contentious for a long time, Max looks at some of the positive improvements made in 2023 and explains why more improvements need to be made in the New Year.
Ex-LSEG execs partner to offer data strategy consulting
Dunlap and White have held senior roles on the buy side, sell side, and at vendors and exchanges, over careers spanning more than 30 years each.
Does the case against Cusip have legal merit? We’re about to find out
As the parties involved in the Cusip lawsuit wait to see whether the case will proceed to trial, Reb discusses what it might mean if the defense's claim that the case has no legal merit is true.
Index fees fatigue: Regulators, startups move in on the big 3 providers’ $5 billion business
Users of index data often complain about the fees they have to fork out, particularly to the likes of S&P, FTSE Russell, and MSCI. WatersTechnology examines the state of the industry and what will disrupt the status quo.
Federal court denies motion for early judgement on Cusip numbers’ copyrightability
A judge for the Southern District of New York has also ordered that two class-action suits brought against Cusip Global Services and its affiliates earlier this year be consolidated.
This Week: Goldman Sachs, MSCI/MarketAxess, Cboe/ErisX, & more
A summary of the latest financial technology news.
Exchanges, vendors reinvent inventory management platforms to enable sales
Data sources are realizing they can leverage end-user inventory management tools to streamline their side of the data sales and licensing process.
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MarketAxess rolls out DataBP's self-service portal to simplify market data licensing
MarketAxess is looking to scale its business and launch new offerings by leveraging DataBP's platform, which utilizes API and cloud-based technology, to optimize its management of post-sales relationships and market data.
Memx data fees tackle professional vs. non-professional audit risk
The exchange delivers on its promise to reduce the cost of exchange data, but subscribers still face an administrative cost burden associated with the lower user fees.
Whose data is it, anyway?
The issue of data ownership may be obscure, but has important consequences for firms considering alternative data models, or firms looking to commercialize their in-house pricing or other resources. So ask yourself some serious questions: Who owns ‘your’…
The market data vending machine: The pros and cons of self-service procurement
Brokers and exchanges have begun rolling out “self-service” portals that allow clients to choose data and services on an a la carte basis. Opinions vary on whether they are the Holy Grail or a poisoned chalice.
Waters Wavelength Podcast: Episode 236 (Market data, ESG, and interoperability)
Wei-Shen and Tony talk about WatersTech’s three biggest stories of the week.
Data is boring, right? A look at some innovative market data projects underway
While market data departments are rarely highlighted when it comes to innovation, Max says that doesn’t mean there aren’t disruptive tech projects underway.
Blockchain ‘track-and-trace’ tech could tackle data compliance, audit exposure, experts say
Startup DLT provider TradeX proposes using blockchain's immutable ledger as an indisputable record of market data entitlements and consumption, to reduce licensing disputes.
TRG Screen acquires Jordan & Jordan’s market data compliance & reporting unit
TRG will combine J&J's six-year-old MDR managed service for data reporting with its own similar ADS declarations service.
Industry Vet’s Startup Consultancy Targets Brokers’ Data Sales, Licensing Needs
Mike Kirby will use his experience to help brokerages put licensing structures around their data to generate revenues and reduce risks.
TRG Screen Integrates PEAR Policy Database After Axon Acquisition
The integration of PEAR, acquired last year, is a further step towards integrating the vendor's key data inventory management platforms, FITS and InfoMatch.