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FISD Announces Jon Nietzell as 2022 Alternative Data Council Fellow; Thank You to Elizabeth Pritchard, Outgoing 2021 Fellow

January 13, 2022

by Bilal Sagheer FISD News Member News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Tracey Shumpert, FIA Vice President, Membership and Programming tshumpert@siia.net

FISD Names 2022 Alternative Data Council Fellow

WASHINGTON, DC (January 13, 2022) – FISD is very pleased to announce that Jon Neitzell will be FISD’s 2022 Alternative Data Council Fellow. Each year, the Alternative Data Council names a Fellow who is a recognized industry leader dedicated to facilitating the growth of the alternative data industry though alignment on voluntary standards. Throughout 2022, Jon will be working closely with Council on standards creation and adoption, and providing education on trends in alternative data. FISD would also like to thank outgoing 2021 Fellow Elizabeth Pritchard. Elizabeth’s contributions were critical to the Council’s growth during her tenure, and we wish her well in her new role as CEO of Bitvore. We are also very gratified that she has agreed to be part of the 2022 World Financial Information Conference Program Working Group.

Jonathan Neitzell

Elizabeth Pritchard

About FISD – FISD is the global forum of choice for industry participants to discuss, understand and facilitate the evolution of financial information for the key players in the value chain including consumer firms, third party groups and data providers. It is a dynamic environment in which members identify the trends that will shape the industry and create education opportunities and industry initiatives to address them. For more information, visit fisd.net.

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FISD Newsletter – December 2021

December 17, 2021

by Bilal Sagheer FISD News FISD Newsletter Archive

FISD Executive Committee Elections - VOTE NOW!

Voting is currently open to fill 15 positions on the FISD Executive Committee (EC) for two-year terms, which begin in January 2022. Positions are open for representatives in each of the three FISD constituency areas: exchanges, vendors (data, software, hardware, services), and consumer firms. All main member contacts should have received a voting ballot via SurveyMonkey. Please contact Tracey Shumpert if you have any questions.

Service Level & Communications Working Group Re-forming in 2022

In the new year, the Service Level & Communications working group will end a brief hiatus and meet to take on new topics and challenges. As a reminder, this working group focuses on enhancing communication and service provision between content providers, and the distributors and end-users of their data. The group has created and updates best practice recommendations and brings members together to discuss current communication and product management issues related to the introduction and modification of content providers’ products. In the first meeting, we will revisit the mission of the group and its various activities, including the various programs that it has run to assess and recognize data providers’ adherence to best practices. If you are interested in joining this group, please contact Tom Davin.

First FISD Webinar of the New Year - January 12!

We invite you to join us on Wednesday, January 12, for the first FISD webinar of the New Year – Empowering the Quant with Faster Experimentation and Application of AI and ML

It might be a cliché, but good things really do come in threes – Quants have at least three challenges when it comes to squeezing meaning and value out of ‘Big Data’ and ‘Alternative Data.’

1. Acquiring and ingesting that data
2. Modelling and experimenting
3. Interpretation and the push to production

Join FISD, AWS, and AWS Partners to discuss real-world solutions and transformative strategies. Please contact David Anderson if you have any questions or need assistance with registration.

2022 SIIA CODiE Awards Nominations Now Open

Looking for virtual business development opportunities, increased product recognition, or a new way to idea share and learn about leading technologies? Nominate, judge or sponsor the 2022 CODiE Awards.

Over the past 37 years, the peer-recognized CODiE Awards have recognized thousands of business, education, information and financial technology products for innovation and excellence.

The 2022 CODiE Awards features nearly 100 categories including Best Financial & Market Data Solution, Best Financial Management Solution, Best FinTech Solution and 14 new leadership categories recognizing outstanding companies, individuals and teams.

Nominate or apply to judge by January 21, 2022. Questions? Contact the Awards Director.

Let's Talk About the FISD FIA!

Think back on your personal career trajectory. It probably wasn’t a straight line from university to the market data industry. Experiential learning got you where you needed to be, but it took time. If you’re hiring a group of bright-eyed graduates and career changers you may need to wait months or years for them to become truly proficient. Or you can help them compress that timeline with the FISD Financial Information Associate (FISD FIA) certification.

The FISD FIA is the only credential designed specifically for market data professionals. Candidates are tested on their knowledge of a broad range of industry information they’ll need to do their job as well as communicate effectively with colleagues and clients. Exam material is divided into four major categories:

Markets: This includes the trade life cycle, major asset classes, market participants, key job functions, and the role of the markets.
Data: This includes sources, providers, types of data, uses of data, and commercial arrangements.
Technology: This includes connectivity, hardware, messaging, algorithmic trading, data management, and cloud computing.
Issues & Trends: This includes commercial trends, economic issues, regulations, and typical contract terms.

Want to give your new team members an edge? Download the FISD FIA syllabus PDF now to see everything they’ll learn.

MEMBER NEWS

Tech Mahindra Launche s FiDaaS Solution Powered by Alveo to Address Financial Services’ Data Management Challenges

dxFeed staged an artistic NFT provocation at the Signature Art Basel VIP Networking Reception in Miami

CFOs Play a Key Role in Ensuring Business Continuity by Improving Financial Risk Management Solutions

Vendors push voice data across the trade lifecycle

IPC Launches Connexus Crypto

Coming In Hot: Fintech Is Growing, And So Is USAM Group!

The reference data revolution: How firms can leapfrog legacy technology

Euromoney TRADEDATA integrates EDI’s DerivActions feed to launch a leading-edge futures and options corporate actions service

S&P Global and IHS Markit Merger Receives Conditional Approval from European Commission

Exchange Data International to Facilitate Foreign Marginable Securities

Beyond 2021 – View on Liquidity

Financial Markets and the Durability of the Post-Pandemic Asia-Pacific Recovery

JOB BOARD

Click here to view all open positions on the FISD Job Board

NEW MEMBERS

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HSBC

Barchart

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CLS

2021 Global Sponsors

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Handing the Keys of the Market Data Kingdom to the next Generation – an FISD ‘Rising Stars’ Activity

December 17, 2021

by Bilal Sagheer FISD News Videos

“The young do not know enough to be prudent, and therefore they attempt the impossible, and achieve it, generation after generation.” – Pearl S. Buck.

Nothing ever stands still; change is the only constant in life. What’s happening with the generations within our market data industry? Where are the next leaders? Let’s hear from the newest entrants and let’s plan for the future. It’s about the recruitment and nurturing of new talent.

We hear from some of that newest of new talent – how are they changing things up and we explore what they seek from some of us in the middle of our market data careers or those even nearing the end.

Some ‘new’ talents share their experiences, expectations and aspirations – thus far
Those more advanced in their careers discuss recruitment and nurturing.

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FISD Newsletter – November 2021

November 19, 2021

by Bilal Sagheer FISD News FISD Newsletter Archive

FISD Executive Committee Elections

All FISD members are invited to nominate candidates to fill 15 positions on the FISD Executive Committee (EC) for two-year terms which begin in January 2022. Positions are open for representatives in each of the three FISD constituency areas: exchanges, vendors (data, software, hardware, services), and consumer firms. View the current EC list.

Please submit one nomination for your company with the campaign statements for both executives who will be representing your firm. Nominations will be accepted until December 3, then voting will begin on December 10. Please contact Tracey Shumpert if you have any questions.

FISD Announces it's December Holiday Parties

As the 2021 calendar year starts to wind down, we hope you plan on joining us this December for either one or both of our in-person events.

NEW YORK HOLIDAY PARTY: FISD and FIF are teaming up to host a holiday party for the financial information industry on December 7 in NYC. While 2021 was nearly as challenging year as 2020, we hope that you can take some time to catch up with colleagues and make new contacts. This in-person event will be held at Tavern 29 (47 East 29th Street). Admission to this joint event is limited to companies who are members of FISD and/or FIF. We will require attendees to provide proof of vaccination onsite. Please contact Tom Davin if you have any questions.
LONDON ISSUE BRIEF & CHRISTMAS PARTY: We look forward to welcoming everyone back IN PERSON on December 15 at the London Stock Exchange for the 2021 London Issue Brief & Christmas Party. In true FISD fashion, we will start the day off by hearing from industry experts on all things market data. We will finish the evening with our Christmas Party, where guest can share in some holiday cheer! Please get in touch with David Anderson if you have any questions.

FISD takes COVID-19 very seriously. We will comply with local and national government rules that are in-force at the time of each event – and the rules/policies of the venue. The networking element of these event will provide a high degree of individual choice, respecting that people have understandably different views on risk.

Report on FISD Satisfaction Research

FISD completed the collection and compilation of member satisfaction responses. FISD Executive Committee members conducted interviews and online surveys were sent to those members not available for personal interviews. A total of 67 members responded. The topline results were very favorable, with 88% of respondents reporting that they were “Satisfied” with the value of their FISD membership. The report to members has been published and provides more details on the results. The FISD Executive Committee reviewed and discussed the results, and incorporated the findings into the ongoing strategic planning discussions that are occurring. Please contact Tom Davin if you have any questions or comments.

2022 SIIA CODiE Awards Nominations Now Open

Over the past 37 years, the peer-recognized CODiE Awards have recognized thousands of business, education, information and financial technology products for innovation and excellence.

Nominate or apply to judge by January 21, 2022. Questions? Contact the Awards Director.