SD’s market data is extensively sourced and intelligently amalgamated to provide the most accurate market intelligence 
 
Why?

• SD is unbiased in its pricing information as it does not engage in market trading activities
  
  
• SD accurately calculates each data point based on quality market-calibrated and -traded rates independently sourced from a qualified global network of rate providers
  
  
• Data sources include global and local market-makers and interdealer brokers, leading global exchanges and top data aggregators
  
  
• This data comprises true live market rates that are acid tested in real-time in the marketplace by active traders
  
  
• The data is run through SD’s proven pricing model which produces bid/ask prices that very closely reflect those quoted in interbank market
  
  
• All market data received undergoes a number of validity checks, and is constantly monitored, interpreted and analysed by SD’s 24-hour market data team, comprising seasoned market professionals
  
  
• The team also ensures the constant flow of data directly from the market to accurately reflect true market conditions
  
  
• Events such as financial indicators are monitored and any sudden movement is reacted to by checking the live interbank market and rates are manually updated where necessary
  
  
• Whereas traditional market data vendors show only the latest market scenario, SD captures snapshots of daily data which is then used to build up a historical database, giving users access to a true composite view of the market at any time
  
  
• SD gathers, interprets and distributes market data for the widest range of derivatives instruments across  FX, interest rates, equities, commodities, energy and credit derivatives

Customer benefits

• SD is unbiased in its pricing information and involves a broad market data contribution to ensure customers are accessing the most accurate information
  
  
• SD’s market data is fed into all its solutions, ensuring all users access independent, market-accurate rates whatever for aspects of their derivatives business applications
  
  
• Access to such data that accurately reflects the interbank market enables users to hedge risk more effectively and maximise business opportunities
  
  
• Users have access to market data for the widest range of assets and derivatives instruments
  
  
• As SD’s solutions are multi- and cross-asset, users have access to the data they need to manage their entire derivatives portfolios on one screen
  
  
• The unbiased nature of SD’s market data enables users to ensure the highest levels of compliance with regulatory requirements