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FORRS Market Data Study

2026

1 OF 9

11 %

SECTION 1 – Your Current Situation

Governance & Organization

Is Market Data Governance formally established at your firm?

Yes – formally documentedYes – but only informal practicesNot established

What is the clarity of roles and responsibilities (e.g., Data Owner, Data Steward, Compliance, Vendor Management, Procurement, Market Data Analysts, IT, Finance)?

Unclear12345Fully defined

Is there a dedicated Market Data Policy or Rulebook in your organisation?

YesPlanned / in developmentNo

Who owns the Market Data budget?

Front Office / BusinessCOOCFOCentral Market Data TeamShared ownership across departments

Do internal stakeholders collaborate on (new) central market data products and services (e.g., project board, steering committee)?

Yes – a standing board/committee existsPartially – applies to selected products or projectsNo – decisions are handled case-by-case with varying stakeholdersNot applicable / I cannot say

Does your organization use managed services for Market Data operations?

Yes – extensivelyYes – for selected tasksNoUnder evaluation

How is Market Data positioned within your organization?

Primarily as an operational costAs an enabler for business functionsAs a strategic asset and competitive driverA combination of the aboveNone of the above

Does your organization use an internal demand-management process to control market-data costs and ensure compliance with vendor policies?

Yes, with dedicated analystsPartially / informalNo

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