The timeliness, accuracy and integrity of global reference data is fundamental to managing risk and controlling costs. Reference data is the lifeblood of the trade process and is the common element in the transactions lifecycle – from security set-up through indication of interest, trading, settlement and reporting. XML is the language of choice for STP and most modern data exchange applications. XML combines the capability of transmitting meaning with a uniform data format to make market data applications more useful and cost effective. These are the building blocks of an efficient global market data infrastructure.

XML for Market Data will establish the connection between three core elements associated with automated securities processing – reference data, MDDL and standards for unique identification – to help the industry focus on solving real market data problems with XML. Our program includes:

The Future of XML in Financial Services

Making the Reference Data Connection

XML Business Case and Application Strategy

Standards for Securities Processing Automation

Processing Market Data in Your Enterprise

Navigating and Implementing the MDDL Specification

MDDL 2.1 and Reference Data (working meeting)