FISD Tokyo Issue Brief & Masterclass

Register today for the first fall event. Hosted at Deutsche Bank’s brand new Tokyo office on Sept 5th, the meeting focuses on data topics that are impacting the increased internationalization of Japan’s capital markets. Also earlier that day, FISD will run a Masterclass on data inventory management and cataloging systems. We’ll be explaining the what, why and how of these systems. Registration for the Masterclass is separate, but free for members.

FISD London Rising Stars 

FISD Rising Stars are gathering in London for the first time since 2019. Join us October 17 at Commerzbank. David Clapham, Commerzbank London CEO will open the evening with remarks and then attendees will have a chance to participate in speed networking. We’ll end with a traditional networking reception with drinks and lite bites. This event is specifically for those new to market data and looking to grow in the financial information field. Capacity is limited and we ask that our FISD Superstars send new colleagues and Rising Stars in their stead. 

FISD Strategic Planning Process Kicks-off 

The Governance & Operations Advisory Committee (GOAC) kicked off the latest cycle of the FISD strategic planning process in June.  GOAC is a subset of the FISD Executive Committee and focuses on a variety of issues including the long-term strategic direction and needs of FISD.  The GOAC will examine the FISD’s mission statement, the overall environment in which our members operate, and FISD’s current strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Based on this analysis, the group will develop recommendations for new FISD programs and activities. The group met for the first time in June and plans to dive back into the discussion after WFIC.  Our goal is to report to the full membership in Q2 2025. If you have any thoughts or questions on this, please contact Tom Davin.

Professional Certification Case Study: Meet Samantha MacKay, Macquarie Asset Management Sydney

“Since completing the FISD [FIA certification] there have been a handful of Market Data concepts that have come across my desk that I previously wouldn’t have been able to add a lot of value to, such as ISIN and ISO standards and ESG data points. The course increased my basic understanding of these concepts that I was then able to apply in my day-to-day role.” Read more.

Interested in being featured for your certification? Contact Professional Certification Manager Adam Stanton with your FIA story.