CJC Achieves ISO 27001:2022 Recertification

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Reaffirming Trust and Security for Our Global Clients

LONDON, SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 – Crown Jewels Consultant Ltd (CJC), the award-winning provider of market data professional services and commercial management solutions, today announced its successful recertification to ISO/IEC 27001:2022, the internationally recognised standard for information security management systems (ISMS). This achievement demonstrates CJC’s unwavering commitment to information security, risk management, and operational resilience across its global operations.

The recertification was granted following a rigorous, independent audit and confirms that CJC not only meets—but exceeds—the latest requirements of the 2022 revision. The milestone solidifies CJC’s position as a trusted partner to the financial services industry, where security and regulatory compliance remain critical.

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For clients and partners, CJC’s ISO 27001:2022 recertification offers clear benefits to clients, partners, and stakeholders. It confirms that information security is fully embedded in CJC’s operations and culture, risks and regulatory requirements are proactively managed, and services are delivered with the highest standards of protection and resilience. CJC’s commitment to transparency and continuous improvement ensures that clients can continue to rely on secure, compliant, and resilient services.

Evgeny Smirnov, Global Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance at CJC, said, “Successfully re-certifying to ISO 27001:2022 demonstrates that information security remains at the heart of everything we do. Over the past 12 months, we have strengthened our regulatory and legal compliance posture, advanced our business continuity and crisis management capabilities, and worked closely with our clients, suppliers, and partners to continuously enhance the security and resilience of our systems in the face of an ever-changing digital landscape.”

Gina Wee, Chief Information Officer at CJC, said “I remember when an external audit felt like waiting for exam results in a subject I hadn’t really studied for. Three years (and one successful transformation programme) later, the mood has shifted. Now, thanks to the collective effort of everyone in CJC, and especially our GRC, InfoSec, IT, and Business Operations teams, audits feel less like bracing for impact and more like an opportunity to reflect on progress. We’re still learning, still improving, but instead of panicking when the audit date appeared on the calendar, we felt ready. And the icing on the cake? Our ISO 27001: 2022 recertification.”

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 is the latest update to the globally recognised standard for managing information security risks. It provides a comprehensive framework for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS).

The 2022 revision reflects the evolving cybersecurity landscape by placing greater emphasis on organisational context, stakeholder expectations, and business continuity. It introduces modernised controls tailored to current technologies and threats, strengthens focus on supply chain security and operational resilience, and improves integration with other management systems. By adopting ISO 27001:2022, organisations demonstrate their ability to safeguard sensitive information in a structured, systematic, and resilient manner.

About CJC

Crown Jewels Consultant Ltd (CJC) is the leading market data technology consultancy and service provider for the global financial markets. CJC delivers award-winning consultancy, managed services, cloud solutions, observability, and professional commercial management services for mission-critical market data systems. As a vendor-agnostic and ISO 27001-certified company, CJC enables its partners the freedom to focus on their core business.

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BCG Expand, Launches Breakthrough Market Sizing Solution for the Global Market Data Ecosystem

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A new standard for data vendors and financial institutions navigating a fragmented $48B market.

BCG Expand today announced the broad launch of a next-generation Market Sizing Solution, developed in collaboration with Douglas B Taylor, best known for founding Burton-Taylor International Consulting, and now working independently. After months of successful client adoption and refinement, this unique offering is now available to the wider market.

The solution redefines how financial institutions and data vendors assess the $48 billion global market data industry. By combining BCG Expand’s strategic acumen with Taylor’s deep industry expertise and a refreshed methodology, the offering delivers a more accurate and granular view reflective of today’s market — covering more than 1,700 vendors.

“At BCG Expand, we’ve seen first-hand how financial institutions are struggling to navigate this fragmented and opaque market,” said CEO Damian McCarthy. “Clients tell us they don’t just want more data — they want a clearer picture of where the market is headed and how to act on it. With this launch, we’re closing that gap for both data consumers and vendors, giving decision-makers the clarity they need to understand the realities they face today and the opportunities ahead. This isn’t just market intelligence; it’s about helping our clients turn insight into action.”

Key Features of the Market Sizing Solution include:

  • Sharper Market View: Redefines total market size based on real procurement and usage
  • Deeper Insights: Enables segmentation by asset class and sub-segment to detect trends and spot M&A opportunities earlier.
  • Mapping the Long Tail: Captures $11B of market value attributed to specialist and smaller vendors — previously underrepresented.
  • Strategic Impact: Informs decisions in corporate development, product strategy, go-to- market, and investment planning.

This new solution is spearheaded by a growing team including Tracy DeLuca, former Global Sales Manager at Burton-Taylor, who joined BCG Expand earlier this year to support the commercialization efforts.

“The market data space has changed dramatically since I founded Burton-Taylor in 2006 and created the industry’s first true benchmark in 2008,” said Taylor. “Mergers, acquisitions, new data providers, and evolving client appetites for information have rendered the original methodology antiquated. When I committed to refreshing and redefining the benchmark for today’s market data industry more accurately, I targeted BCG Expand as the perfect partners. Our combined unique understanding of the market, along with more accurate analysis and updated methodology, has allowed us to create what I am certain will become the new industry standard.”

Built for Strategic Clarity and Industry Evolution

BCG Expand’s Market Sizing Solution is not only a tool for sharper intelligence but a platform for strategic action — enabling clients to confidently navigate shifting dynamics, identify new opportunities, and benchmark against peers with greater precision. The offering is differentiated by its bespoke, consultative approach, combining data with advisory insight to support actionable decision-making.

“BCG Expand has a long history of providing such intelligence to data consumers,” said McCarthy. “It’s exciting to offer similar insights to the vendor community. We feel this increased visibility and intelligence will allow vendors to create more innovative products and lead to increased competition and, in turn, better service for the data consumers. We see it as a major benefit for all market participants.”

The new market sizing solution is available immediately to both financial institutions and data vendors worldwide. For more information or to arrange a call, please reach out to tracy.deluca@bcgexpand.com

About BCG Expand

BCG Expand is a leading provider of proprietary data insights and strategic advisory services for financial institutions. Founded in 2001 and part of the Boston Consulting Group since 2011, we support over 100 of the world’s top financial institutions in making smarter decisions, improving performance, and identifying growth opportunities. With offices in London, New York, Singapore, Delhi, Toronto, and Frankfurt, we combine a unique industry taxonomy, granular data, and deep expertise to deliver actionable intelligence that drives strategic transformation.

About Douglas B Taylor

Douglas B Taylor, founder of Burton-Taylor and now of douglasbtaylor International Consulting LLC, is a highly respected voice in the market data industry. Building on his longstanding relationships with BCG, he chose BCG Expand as his partner in developing this updated sizing model, recognizing the industry’s need for a more accurate and forward-looking approach.

Solace Connect New York: Integration Reimagined for the Agentic Enterprise

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CJC Case Study: Transforming Market Data Governance and Commercial Oversight

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Delivering $1.8M+ Savings with Enhanced Compliance & Control

A leading European financial institution with diversified operations across retail, corporate, insurance, and wealth management faced escalating complexity and costs within its market data environment. To modernise data governance and rein in spiralling vendor expenditure, the client engaged CJC to spearhead a comprehensive transformation.

Leveraging deep commercial insight and technical expertise, CJC conducted a comprehensive assessment, identified critical compliance risks, implemented robust control frameworks, and designed a scalable commercial governance model. The engagement yielded immediate cost savings exceeding $1.8 million annually, improved regulatory audit readiness, and established an operational model conducive to ongoing efficiency improvements.

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FISD Announces Special “Small Member” Executive Committee Election

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The FISD Executive Committee has approved the addition of three new “Small Member” seats, with a special election being held from August 18-September 12. Election is open to consumer members with annual financial information expenditures at or below $30 million, and non-consumer members with annual financial information/services revenue below $10 million. Nominations are open through August 15.

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