Expert Oversight without the Overhead
The Challenge
Managing market data is increasingly complex, highly specialised, and often one of the most significant operational costs for financial institutions. For many buyside firms with smaller market data budgets, the cost of building and maintaining an in-house market data team simply isn’t practical — yet the risks of unmanaged data spend are real and growing.
Without dedicated expertise and proactive oversight, firms are often left exposed to a range of challenges that can directly impact their bottom line:
Spiralling Costs
Data subscriptions, unused services, and inefficient contracts can quietly accumulate over time — draining budgets and eroding profitability without anyone noticing until it’s too late.
Operational Inefficiencies
Without clear visibility into what data is being consumed, by whom, and for what purpose, firms struggle to optimise their usage. This leads to duplication of services, unnecessary spend, and missed opportunities for consolidation or rationalisation.
Vendor and Exchange Audit Risk
Market data contracts come with complex usage restrictions and reporting obligations. Without proper controls and oversight, firms face the risk of vendor or exchange audits — which can lead to costly financial penalties, remediation fees, and reputational damage.
Does your firm have full visibility into its market data spend, usage, and compliance risks? If not, it’s time to take control.