Data license policies
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.
Interactive Brokers Creates Vendor Arm to Consolidate Data Ops
The creation of GFIS is the culmination of a three-year plan to consolidate and improve how the broker managed hundreds of data sources.
Broker SCB Nears Deal With XData, EOSE to Grow Data Sales, Governance
The move will build on SCB's internal efforts over the past year to establish and grow a formal data business.
Due North: Inside TMX Group's Bold Data Audit Overhaul
Toronto's TMX Group is looking to revolutionize the way that it conducts data audits with users. While the early feedback is positive, will others follow suit?
CME, Google Ally for Cloud Market Data Access
The partnership will allow existing and potential subscribers around the world to access all CME Group data via a connection to Google Cloud.
Startup VendEx Debuts VKey Data Contract Management Tool
VKey will extract and present key terms from financial firms' data contracts, enabling them to better understand how they can use the data they pay for.
TRG Screen Buys Axon to Weld Policy, Compliance Skillsets
The two companies plan to capitalize on synergies and cross-selling opportunities by integrating Axon's data policy information into TRG's license and inventory management tools.
Consultancy ISN Creates Data Tech Vendor Spinoff
After creating its VendorScape tool to support client optimization projects, ISN spotted a broader opportunity to create a suite of data management solutions.
Northern Trust Enlists St George to Slay Data Compliance Dragon
Prior to joining Northern Trust, St George has held senior data roles at CME Group, HyperFeed, and FutureSource
After Arbitration Deal, SGX’s Indian Products Survive—For Now
The final outcome of the arbitration award is expected to be announced by the first quarter of 2019.
Indian Exchanges Ban Data, Index Use for Overseas Derivatives
Three Indian stock exchanges have said they will immediately terminate data licenses that allow non-Indian exchanges and trading platforms to create derivates from their securities and indexes.
TRG Debuts Index Commission Management in FITS
The new module arose from a "groundswell" of demand from clients to manage their index costs alongside the costs of index data.
Industry Vets Harris, Toomey-Wilson Create Data Compliance Consultancy
Toomey-Wilson and Harris say their many years of experience can assist firms that lack expertise around dealing with data licensing, audits and compliance issues.
Open Platform: License Inventory Systems - Futuristic Vision or Technological Reality?
The industry is facing a raft of new regulations, all with substantial and stringent data requirements. Tatiana Zheleznyak, a consultant in Deloitte’s Audit & Risk Advisory division outlines how smart license management can support better compliance.
Axon Raises Curtain on Second ACT
Axon's new ACT tool will provide speedier and more accessible data on a firm's application data usage, as well as—when used with its PEAR tool—helping to understand the cost impact of exchange policy changes.
WFIC 2017: Could Spotify Shape Data Consumption?
Panelists say current market data licensing practices are stuck in the past, and should evolve along similar lines to the music industry, which has dealt with similar intellectual property challenges.