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 […]
The 5 pitfalls that derail business cases – and how to avoid them
Introduction: Buying a Market Data Platform? Start with a solid business case Procuring a market data management (MDM) platform is not something to be taken lightly. It is often a […]
Market data distribution: How and when you need it
Modern data distribution should be flexible, not fragile. Yet many institutions still feel stuck with legacy integrations and inflexible delivery models. Changes take long, and there is not enough flexibility. […]
Fast, seamless, compliant: implementing data feeds without IT delays
It’s Wednesday afternoon, sunlight is streaming through the window, and you’re finally tackling that task you’ve been putting off for days. Then – ping – an email. Subject: “Quick question, […]
API on the Fly
Introduction: the challenge of data overload Picture a big bowl filled with every color of M&M’s: red, blue, green, orange and more. You really only want the yellow ones, but […]
Why it’s essential for financial entities to conduct DORA audits on their suppliers
At BIQH, we advise our clients to audit their suppliers The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) recently became applicable, introducing a new risk management framework for financial entities to comply […]
The importance of business rules in market data management
Business rules are a standard, essential part of market data platforms. In this blog, we will explain what makes them so beneficial, how they work, and how to apply business […]
From dependence to independence: the strategic power of switching identifiers
Everyone knows the problem of becoming dependent on others. You get stuck in a situation, and you lose your flexibility. One common example we see tied to market data is […]