How to get the most from your data spend in 1 simple step

Integrate your systems to get the most from your data spend

Disparate systems and fragmented data present an ongoing challenge for fixed income professionals. Data silos can obstruct workflows, delay key decisions, and increase regulatory risks. At the same time, firms are spending more on data than ever— a recent study from Substantive Research Ltd and Expand Research - A BCG Company highlights that in 2024 market data costs rose 8.1%, while budgets only grew 2% (predicted 3.1% in 2025) creating unsustainable financial pressure. Yet, without strong data quality and governance, increased spending doesn’t translate to better outcomes. To extract real value from your data, firms must prioritize consolidation and real-time integration, ensuring seamless access, improved decision-making and compliance-ready reporting. 

The pain of fragmentation  

Fragmented data impacts business operations in several critical ways: 

• Delayed decision-making: Navigating multiple platforms to source needed insights creates decision-making bottlenecks.  

• Missed opportunities: Lack of real-time, comprehensive visibility can result in missed allocations or unfavorable trading outcomes.  

• Regulatory risks: With stricter compliance rules, firms face higher risks when they cannot provide cohesive audit trails or consistent reporting.  

The power of real-time data integration  

Embedding real-time data integration into your workflows addresses these challenges head-on. In fact, according to Coalition Greenwich, firms that utilize technology to aggregate fragmented data have achieved significant benefits. These include lower overall transaction costs and improved efficiency across pre-trade, trade, and post-trade workflows Here’s how integrating your data helps: 

• Unified data access: Aggregate data from varied external sources like Bloomberg , DirectBooks and internal platforms into a centralized hub.  

• Streamlined workflows: Reduce time wasted on manually collating issuance data and enable faster responses to market conditions.  

• Enhanced compliance: Maintain seamless audit trails and consistent regulatory reporting with synchronized datasets.  

Position your team for success in 2025. Prioritize finding a solution with real-time data integration to eliminate inefficiencies, make informed, timely decisions more easily and importantly, get the most from your data spend. Take the first step toward stronger data agility and independence with us today.