An incorrect price appears in a downstream application. The data appears valid, yet the result is incorrect. Was the issue caused by the market data vendor, a validation rule, a […]
Why T+1 Data Architecture Starts with a Central Data Layer
Across the financial industry, institutions are investing in initiatives to modernise how market data is managed and distributed across the organisation, helping to accelerate operational processing. As T+1 settlement shortens […]
T+1 settlement failures as a data problem, not a settlement problem
T+1 settlement is often discussed in terms of timelines, coordination and infrastructure, with a focus on whether systems can process trades more quickly and operate within a shorter settlement cycle. […]
Mapping as the backbone of market data distribution
The structural challenge in multi-vendor market data environments Most banks operate with multiple market data vendors, driven by coverage requirements, legacy decisions, and the fact that no single market data […]
T+1 settlement in Europe: navigating a fragmented market structure
Across global financial markets, settlement cycles are shortening. The United States moved to T+1 settlement in 2024, and Europe is preparing for the same transition on 11 October 2027. The […]
T+1 settlement: what global markets have already learned and what Europe must address next
T+1 settlement is moving from policy debate to day-to-day delivery. In markets where it is already live, the change has proved manageable but has also made operational weak points harder […]
API first in practice:
Extending GraphQL in the BIQH Market Data Platform In previous articles, we discussed the flexibility of the BIQH Market Data Platform and how our user interface supports configuration and control. […]
From fixed roles to flexible permissioning
In life, you play many roles: colleague, football coach, or parent. But in software, there used to be only one role that mattered: user, or better still, superuser. For a […]
Essential insights into the hidden costs of market data
You pay for market data, but who actually uses it? We all know the feeling. You’re scrolling through your banking app and spot a charge for a gym membership you […]
BIQH validations easily explained
1. What is a validation and why is it important? A validation is a defined check that confirms whether incoming market data complies with agreed rules before being used by […]