At every market data conference, artificial intelligence is now the dominant topic. Whether it is DKF, FIMA or FISD the conversation revolves around automation, machine learning and intelligent tooling. And […]
Five weak links in market data that threaten BCBS 239 compliance (and how to fix them)
BCBS 239, introduced by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in 2013, has been with us for over a decade, and yet it still appears in supervisory conversations as if […]
ISO 20022 corporate actions in practice
What actually changes, and how to prepare without disrupting operations ISO 20022 is steadily becoming the new standard for financial messaging across the industry. While much of the early focus […]
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 […]
Making market data migrations work: 6 focus areas that make the difference
BIQH and Viewwave share their combined experience in managing complex market data migrations, from defining scope and governance to validation and control. Market data migrations may seem at first like […]
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 […]
Duplicates reporting: the 3rd method to un-double your market data
If you manage market data contracts or expenses at a bank or other financial institution, you have probably encountered a familiar problem: duplicate data. It is not always easy to […]
Growing together in data governance: introducing the new Task Assignment Module
Many financial institutions already apply the four-eyes principle, meaning that changes to market data are only made after a second person has reviewed them. It is a well-established quality control […]
Why data format compatibility is the most overlooked risk in market data management
Introduction: beyond coverage, quality and attributes When selecting a market data vendor, most organisations rely on a familiar checklist: is the coverage sufficiently broad? Are the required attributes available? Is […]