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This week, there’s exciting news for data bean-counters in the form of a partnership between two vendors that could change the way we view and track data usage and audits.

Creating the right foundations enables best practices for digital transformation in the financial markets.

With market data and associated costs typically representing a firm’s third-largest expense, there’s a lot of incentive to manage data and its usage more efficiently. Max flings open his fridge to illustrate what’s new in this space.

As the world of market data becomes both more voluminous and complex, providers of technology platforms known as data catalogs—which track what datasets a firm already has access to, and some of which also provide listings of comparative datasets available in the market—are seeing greater interest in their offerings. “The tide has changed dramatically in the last few weeks. We’re having much more senior conversations now,” says Richard Clements, founder and CEO of VendEx Solutions.

Ambiguity around the Social element of ESG makes it harder to quantify. Understanding the drivers and measurement techniques can help cut some of the fog.

Having a birds-eye view of the market data industry and detailed information about the arsenal of tools financial services firms have at their disposal has been an eye-opener.

The danger is that investors may become more focused on ESG labels and scoring than on actively confirming the positive impact they intended.

VendEx Solutions has been working with The Investment Association and some of its members to address some common challenges around Annual Management Charge rebate processing, including administrative complexities and compliance risks.

Every vendor manager we speak with tells us the same story: Data Usage Rights are at the forefront of the issues they deal with daily.

The real opportunity for change is investors’ ability to use the data and technology achievements of the last decade to take advantage of ESG applications for investment decisions, as opposed to checking off a tick box for reporting.