Market data vendor of the year: S&P Global Market Intelligence

Osarugue Igbinoba/Unsplash

In an industry where precision, real-time insight and regulatory alignment are essential, S&P Global Market Intelligence has become a key provider of market data solutions. Its comprehensive datasets and advanced analytical tools contribute to informed financial decision-making across asset classes and industries, garnering S&P Global the title of Market data vendor of the year. This win highlights their commitment to delivering high-quality customisable data and innovative tools that meet the industry’s evolving needs.

S&P Global Market Intelligence stands out as a full-service market data provider, offering clients access to a wide range of global data, including fixed income, currency, credit, securities finance, exchange-traded fund (ETF) insights and dividend forecasting. The firm’s solutions support better-informed decisions in valuation, trading, risk management and analytics. Clients across trading, investment and regulatory compliance benefit from S&P Global’s tailored offerings, which are designed to meet global and regional requirements.

A major differentiator for S&P Global Market Intelligence is its focus on specialised markets. Its evaluated pricing service for over-the-counter products, including bonds and loans, employs sophisticated methodologies to offer reliable, daily bid/offer pricing, liquidity metrics and portfolio valuations. Additionally, S&P Global’s securities finance data provides valuable insight into real-time lending and borrowing activities, while its ETF data delivers transparency into liquidity and market flows. These datasets help clients to manage risk more effectively and refine trading strategies.

all the winners

Markets Technology Awards 2025: Untangling the knots 

Vendors jockeying for position in this year’s MTAs, as banks and regulators take aim at counterparty blind spots

S&P Global Market Intelligence has expanded its service for structured products and cross-asset portfolios, combining real-time independent data, advanced analytics and robust valuation methodologies to meet stringent regulatory demands. Its expanded portfolio valuation offerings include a variety of financial instruments – from autocall and callable derivatives to advanced equity cliquet structures – offering an extensive range of market data for structured products.

The introduction of S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Derivatives Studio has given clients the ability to price a wide range of structured payoffs and evaluate post-trade valuations. This tool, complete with interactive on-demand calculations, improves pre-trade decision-making capabilities by enabling users to test different pricing scenarios and assumptions.

For banks and asset managers facing rising regulatory scrutiny, S&P Global Market Intelligence’s evaluated credit default swap (CDS) service covers more than 5,000 curves, drawing on bond prices to compute CDS curves in situations where direct data is insufficient. Such enhancements reinforce S&P Global’s role as a provider of complex pricing and risk analytics solutions.

S&P Global Market Intelligence is the only provider offering portfolio composition file and indicative net asset value – or iNAV – calculations for ETF market practitioners. Its securities finance data, featuring regular intraday updates, enables clients to respond to market changes efficiently. With the addition of advanced analytics and machine learning-driven insights, clients can now better identify trends and opportunities.

In dividend forecasting, S&P Global Market Intelligence combines large-scale macro data with granular company and instrument data. The recent integration of VisibleAlpha has further expanded its forecasting scope, enabling clients to gain a deeper understanding of dividend patterns across more than 30,000 firms. This service provides crucial forecasting data that financial institutions use for derivatives pricing and investment decisions.

Throughout the past year, S&P Global Market Intelligence has continuously improved its products in response to industry trends, such as the electronification of fixed income trading, which has heightened the demand for high-frequency pricing. By providing real-time bond yield curves and evaluated CDS data, S&P Global Market Intelligence helps clients stay updated on market changes and adjust their strategies accordingly.

S&P Global Market Intelligence is also responding to the increased demand for capital-protected investments. S&P Global has enhanced its pricing capabilities to handle more positions and deliver multiple snapshots a day, helping clients navigate fluctuating market conditions. Its expertise in these areas positions S&P Global Market Intelligence as a strong partner for organisations aiming to optimise their strategies and risk profiles in a changing macroeconomic environment.

Judges said:

• “A broad offering – across all asset classes. Comprehensive solution with a range of updates this year.”
• “Great coverage and rich feature set.”
• “Deep subject matter expert market knowledge.”

Sarah Cottle, senior vice-president, head of data and insights at S&P Global Market Intelligence, says:

“Our strength in cross-asset datasets and deep industry know-how help clients make confident decisions in today’s dynamic market landscape. We’re proud to be named the leading market data provider for our commitment to delivering high-quality data and actionable insights through seamless distribution channels.”

Sponsored content