As AI agents, APIs and automated workflows increasingly consume market data directly, traditional user based licensing models are coming under pressure. This article explores why market data licensing must evolve from a human display model into a governance and control layer for machine driven data use, with stronger focus on non display usage, machine identity, entitlements, auditability and infrastructure level controls

At AsiaFIC 2026, a recurring theme emerged across discussions on agentic AI, interoperability, governance, and cloud infrastructure: AI readiness is increasingly becoming an architecture challenge. As financial institutions move from AI experimentation to production deployment, fragmented market data, inconsistent operational contexts, and disconnected enterprise systems are creating new barriers to scale. The firms best positioned for AI success may not be those with access

plore the key financial markets, trading, and market data events taking place in May 2025. From industry conferences to networking sessions, discover opportunities to connect with professionals, gain market insights, and stay ahead of the latest trends shaping the financial technology landscape.

24/5 trading is no longer just about extending market hours. It reflects a deeper structural shift driven by global participation, evolving asset classes, and the growing demand for continuous access. As the debate intensifies, the real question is how markets will adapt their underlying structure to balance accessibility, liquidity, and stability.

Most companies are adopting AI, but few truly control the data that powers it. As models become interchangeable, the real competitive advantage shifts to data ownership and architecture. This piece explores why data sovereignty is the foundation of scalable AI and how adapter-based architectures help enterprises avoid hidden vendor lock-in.

A roundup of key April 2026 industry events, including TradeTech Europe, FISD Madrid, FISD London Engineering Stream, and STAC Summit London, highlighting major themes in trading, market data, and financial technology innovation.

Market data is reaching its AWS moment. What was once a procurement function—buying feeds and managing vendors—is becoming a strategic orchestration challenge. As AI expands data volumes and cloud delivery becomes standard, firms must move beyond ownership toward control. The competitive edge now lies in vendor-neutral integration, standardized data, cost transparency, and scalable governance. Infrastructure is no longer overhead—it is strategy.

As AI moves into production across financial services, Model Context Protocol (MCP) is emerging as a potential standard for AI-ready market data access, raising new questions about data delivery, governance, and interoperability.

Network topology impacts data distribution speed in microsecond trading. Learn how proximity hosting and intelligent routing eliminate latency bottlenecks.

Cloud migration isn't just about moving servers. Discover how financial services can reimagine market data infrastructure from first principles.

At this year’s DKF Financial Information Congress 2025 , the organizers – financial.com and TRG Screen – once again presented the DKF Award: Market Data Person of the Year , celebrating individuals who embody innovation, integrity, and inclusion in the financial information industry. The 2025 honoree is Marion Leslie , a highly respected leader with more than 25 years of international experience in financial data. As the head of SIX Financial Information , she has driven th

💡 MDC Frankfurt 2025 – A day of insights, innovation, and connection! Yesterday’s edition of MDC Frankfurt was a true success — an afternoon filled with valuable discussions, hands-on demos, and great networking! We were delighted to welcome Finbridge GmbH & Co. KG , oraïse , and BCCG as sponsors for this edition. Each company brought unique perspectives through their presentations: 🔹 Finbridge – Market Overview 🔹 BCCG – Market and Technology Readiness 🔹 Oraise –

Join BCCG at MDC Frankfurt 2025 for expert insights on cloud-native market data architecture and deployment strategies or financial services.

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MDC 2025 Chicago Jun 25 Wed https://shorturl.at/F9tBZ @Oracle Office 233 South Wacker Drive Willis Tower, 45th Floor Chicago, IL 60606...

MDC is back — live at Oracle in Chicago! Join us for a must-attend event that brings the market data ecosystem together for an afternoon...