Inside Reference Data - 2009-07-01
Articles in this issue
The Corporate Actions Quest
If the need for risk reduction, greater automation and standardization of corporate actions was pressing prior to the financial crisis, now these requirements are urgent. Inside Reference Data gathered leading industry professionals to discuss the…
The Raw Truth
The concept of integrating data sources and creating a golden copy has long been seen as the best way to resolve reference data challenges, but with volatile market conditions firms are increasingly reviewing opportunities for granting users access to…
EuroMTS and Exchange Data International ..
EuroMTS and Exchange Data International Become First to Introduce Ref Data Quality Guarantee
OSI: Managing the Impact Analysis
The business impact analysis, the logical first step of any options symbology initiative (OSI) program, should provide a complete view of the OSI's effect on an organization, its business processes and its systems, says Ernst & Young's Alan Paris, with…
Collaboration with Regulators and Standard Bodies Essential to Reach Transparency Goal, Say Speakers
NEW YORK - Firms should work with regulators and be participating in standards developments to improve transparency and risk management, according to panelists at the FISD member briefing held in New York in June.
The Quality Attack
While the industry continues to struggle with poor data quality, some users are proactively monitoring trends and working with vendors to fix the problem at the source level. Tine Thoresen speaks with Joseph Turso about finding innovative solutions for…
Collaboration and Standardization Work to Benefit Counterparty Data Industry
LONDON - Several data vendors in the counterparty data space are working on new offerings set to revolutionize the industry after listening to users like Citi's Julia Sutton, who has been encouraging vendors to collaborate and provide easy access to data…
Markit Set to Go Live with Evaluated Prices Platform for Bonds in Third Quarter
LONDON - Markit has built a platform for generating evaluated prices, and is launching a bonds platform this summer, officials tell Inside Reference Data.
Credible Pricing
Turbulent market conditions have put increased pressure on evaluated pricing providers to ensure prices are credible. With fewer sources for dealer quotes and volatile markets, it is becoming more challenging to ensure data inputs are high quality and…
Reference Data Emerges as Building Block for Collateral Management Program at J.P. Morgan
LONDON - Data has emerged as a foundational component of a J.P. Morgan global collateral engine initiative, a multi-year, multi-million dollar program designed to enhance business infrastructure, officials tell Inside Reference Data.
