FISD Newsletter – July 2021

FISD In-Person Events in New York and London

While no one can be sure of when things will be fully back to “normal”, FISD has scheduled events in the fall in NYC and London so FISD members can once again enjoy networking receptions. The safety and comfort of our member attendees will be our highest priority. In addition to complying with applicable local laws and host requirements, FISD suggests that attendees who are not fully vaccinated wear masks. Be on the watch for announcements on dates and locations for these events, or any changes in local requirements.

Announcing WFIC 2022 Dates and Location

FISD is delighted to announce that the next World Financial Information Conference will take place from October 16-19, 2022 in Prague, Czech Republic. More announcements about WFIC 2022 will be coming to you in the coming months, but for now, please mark your calendars and save the dates. Currently WFIC 2022 is slated to be an in-person only event. Due to anticipated high demand, it is also planned to be an FISD member-only activity. If your firm isn’t an FISD member and you wish to participate, feel free to contact Tracey Shumpert for details.

Member Satisfaction Research – Data Collection ends this month

This month FISD will complete the data collection phase of our research project to gauge member satisfaction and elicit ideas on how FISD can deliver more value in the future. Through a mixture of online surveys and personal interviews, FISD has been reaching out to the main contacts at each FISD member firm. We would appreciate if these main contacts can dedicate a bit of time to help complete this valuable research for FISD’s future, and thanks to those who have already done so. Contact Tom Davin or Elizabeth Cummings if you have any questions about this project.

Look Back at Past FISD Webinars

Knowledge and education on demand! Don’t forget to visit the members only FISD Video Library to watch all of our previously recorded webinars! Please contact Michael Zingali if you have any questions or need assistance with accessing the library! 

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FISD Day: Looking Back at a Unicorn: The Market Data Industry in a Pandemic Year

Who won and who lost in the market data industry last year? This presentation and responsive panel will explore market data financial performance in 2020, how the industry performed in the onset of the pandemic, the evolving market data usage paradigm and what’s in store in 2021 and beyond. Learn about the results of Burton-Taylor’s research and what industry participants and customers really think. — 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 about membership, please contact Tracey Shumpert at tshumpert@siia.net

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FISD Newsletter – June 2021

WFIC 2022 Dates + Location Announced!

FISD is delighted to announce that the next World Financial Information Conference will take place from October 16-19, 2022 in Prague, Czech Republic. More announcements about WFIC 2022 will be coming to you in the coming months, but for now, please mark your calendars and save the dates. Currently WFIC 2022 is slated to be an in-person only event. Due to anticipated high demand, it is also planned to be an FISD member-only activity. If your firm isn’t an FISD member and you wish to participate, feel free to contact Tracey Shumpert for details.

Congratulations, Nick Merritt!

At the end of this month, Nick Merritt will be retiring from FISD after 14 years of steadfast service to the financial information industry. FISD appreciates his commitment to members through his event programming, working group facilitation, creation of programs like the Index Forum, and member service orientation. Throughout his tenure, Nick has been a great teammate and will be missed by all of his colleagues at FISD.  Hopefully, we will lure him out to an FISD event or two in the future (at least the drinks portion). Nick will be working right up through his retirement date of June 30; so members are encouraged to reach out to him to wish him well.

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FISD Newsletter – April 2021

Back to Basics. What is the FISD FIA?

For those members who are not aware or are relatively new to FISD, the FISD Financial Information Associate (FISD FIA) is a credential trusted by over 2,000 market data professionals. Designed specifically for this industry, the syllabus challenges your mastery of four key topics: Markets, Data, Technology, and Issues & Trends. Score at least 75% on a 150-question exam and earn the recognition you deserve for your expertise. The v4.0 edition is updated to reflect what you need to know about alternative data, ESG, cloud, AI, and more in order to be successful.
 

Your peers have used the FISD FIA to:

  • Set goals that will energize their staff
  • Educate new team members
  • Improve communication with clients
  • Establish baseline market data industry knowledge
  • Demonstrate a commitment to excellence
Learning more about the market data ecosystem will build both your resume and your confidence, but trying to gain expertise without a structured plan amounts to little more than guesswork and wasted time. There are plenty of credentials out there for financial services professionals. The FISD FIA is for you if you work in market data. Are you ready to get better at your job? Visit the FISD Professional Certification website to learn more and register.

FISD 2020 Year in Review Now Available

It has been a year since most of the world was locked down to stop the spread of COVID-19 and FISD transitioned from in-person to virtual member activities.  A few months ago we asked FISD members to submit photos of themselves showcasing their new work lives.  The Year in Review for 2020 was the result of those submissions. FISD would like to thank all of our members who submitted photos for the YIR. 

WFIC Loyalty Program Reminder

We recognize that uncertainties due to the pandemic may cause members to delay in registering for WFIC and making travel-related commitments, and thus the popular early-bird registration discount  and the Consumer Travel Stipend Program may be of limited value. For WFIC 2022, we will be recognizing long-term members’ loyalty to FISD by offering them a discounted admission rate or, in the case of our consumer members, a travel stipend – right up until the start of WFIC. Important deadline: To be considered a long-term member – and receive the discounted admission rate (or travel stipend for consumer members) – a firm must be an FISD member continuously from April 1, 2021 through the date of WFIC. Please let us know if you have any questions. We’ll provide more updates about the date and location of WFIC and the commercials as soon as this information is available.

Share Your News in the Next FISD Newsletter

Members can have their press releases, events, white papers, blogs, news articles and job postings featured in the FISD Newsletter. Delivered monthly to thousands of financial information professionals, the newsletter is a great place to spread your news. Email relevant material to Michael Zingali with the subject line “FISD Newsletter Submission”.

MEMBER NEWS

On 12 April, TP ICAP launched Parameta Solutions, the new brand identity of TP ICAP’s data and analytics and post-trade offerings. Parameta Solutions provides unbiased, OTC market information and data products, creating transparency, insights, and possibility for clients. Please visit our website for more information. 

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