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• 2009 Year-in-Review, February 2010
• FISD & Finextra Announce Webcast Series Partnership, January 2009
• FISD Executive Committee Meeting Notes, December 2009
• NASDAQ OMX presented Service Level and Communications WG Award, December 2009
• FISD Selects Test Vendor for Professional Certification, November 2009
• FISD 2010 Events Calendar
• FISD Confers Lifetime Achievement Award on Stuart Clark October 2009
• FISD Executive Committee Meeting Notes, September 2009
• FISD and LakeFront Data Ventures Release Salary Survey Report, July 2009
• FISD Announces Market Data Lifetime Achievement Award Nominees, July 2009
• FISD Glossary of Terms, June 2009
• FISD General Meeting Presentations, June 2009
• Training: Securities & Derivatives, June 25 & 26, 2009
• FISD & FIX Protocol, Ltd. Sign Agreement to Benefit Financial Services Community, April 2009
  FISD Presents at Ontology Forum, April 2009
• FISD and LakeFront Data Ventures Launch Salary Survey, March 2009
Press Release
• FISD Best Practice Recommendations for Audit Process, March 2009
• Executive Committee Meeting Notes, March 2009
• FISD Announces 2009 Asia-Pacific Local Industry Tour, March 2009
• Rob Cox Announced as Keynote for WFIC in Athens, February 2009
• FISD Launches Job Resources Page and Professional Certification Program, January 2009
• Summary Notes - Credit Crisis Roundtable Discussions, December 2008
• FISD Working Groups Create Two New BPR Documents, December 2008
    Policies                Press Release
• Executive Committee Meeting Notes, December 2008
• Exchange Fee Policies: Internal Administrative Usage of Data, November 2008
• FISD Creates LinkedIn Group for Members to Connect, October 2008
• Financial Information Industry Leaders Keynote at Asia Pacific Financial Information Conference, August 2008
• MiFID Real-time Market Group Comment Letter to CESR and European Commission on post-MiFID Market Transparency, July 31
• Top Industry Players to Convene for FISD's 2009 WFIC in Athens, September 15
• General Meeting Presentations, September 10
• Executive Committee Meeting Notes, September, 9
• Financial Information Industry Leaders Keynote at APFIC, August 29
• MiFID Real-time Market Group Comment Letter to CESR and European Commission on post-MiFID Market Transparency, July 31
• FISD Launches Groundbreaking Wiki for Data Modeling, June 6
• FISD and ARFI Russia Sign MOU to Increase Communications, May 30 2008
• FISD Launches Research Project on Certification of Industry Professionals, May 12
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Exchange Policy Transparency Initiative, April 14, 2008

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FISD Zurich Presentations, March 10

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FISD releases MDDL Open Source License, February 13

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FISD Best Practices for Service Level & Communications, December  2007

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Working Group Meeting Schedule,   December  2007

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FISD Market Data Connection: Monthly Newsletter for Members November  2007

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FISD EC Meeting Notes, September 2007

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FISD Market Data Connection,  Monthly Newsletter for Members, October  2007

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FISD Local Meetings: Shanghai, Singapore & Sydney October 18, 29  2007  & November 5

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Leo McBlain Accepts Market Data Lifetime Achievement Award September 24, 2007

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Life Time Achievement Award Candidates Announced August 8, 2007

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FISD Market Data Connection, Summer 2007

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FISD Executive Committee Notes June, 2007

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FISD Completes Initiatives for MiFID Market Transparency, May 31, 2007
Data Source Web-site and Contract Framework Facilitate Collection of Real-time Information

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FISD Announces Release of MDDL3.0 Beta, May 29, 2007

• Billing and Invoicing Best Practices Approved, May 7, 20007
• FISD Executive Committee Notes  March 13, 2007
• US Daylight Savings Time: Exchange Responses to FISD Inquiry, February 28, 2007
• MiFID JWG Real-Time Group's MiFID Letter to CESR, December 20, 2006
• FISD Publishes Version 2.1 of White Paper on Price Transparency Requirements of the MiFID, November 14, 2006
• FISD working group seeks consumers' input on Billing & Invoice Recommendations, October 5, 2006
• 2007 World Financial Information Conference (WFIC) Announced:October 5, 2006
• FISD Executive Committee Meeting Notes, September 28, 2006
• 2007 Events & Sponsorship Opportunities Announced: September 21, 2006
• General Meeting Presentations and Attendee List, September 14, 2006
• Derived Data & Non-display Usage: BIPPS Working Group Publishes Definitions & White Paper    July 27, 2006
• FISD Executive Committee Meeting Notes
July 17, 2006
• FISD Substantially Increases Number of Members, Activities in 2005-2006
July 14, 2006
• Asia Financial Information Summit Announces Clare Hart
of Dow Jones as Keynote of FISD Regional Conference

June 27, 2006
• General Meeting Presentations and Attendee List
June 22, 2006
  BIPPS Roundtable - Discussion Regarding Unit-of-Count
June 21, 2006
• FISD and IMD Jointly Announce Asia Financial Information Summit
June 6, 2006
• Jon Bosak to Highlight FISD’s XML for The Financial Industry Conference
March 29, 2006
• FISD Executive Committee Meeting Notes
March 7, 2006
• FISD 2005 Year in Review
January 30, 2006
• Jon Bosak to Highlight FISD’s XML for The Financial Industry Conference
March 29, 2006
• FISD Executive Committee Meeting Notes
March 7, 2006
• FISD 2005 Year in Review
January 30, 2006
• 2006 Sponsor Opportunities
January 30, 2006
• FISD Executive Committee Meeting Notes
December 14, 2005
• FISD EC Member Testifies on Market Data Piracy
November 3o, 2005
• SEC Solicits Software Industry Input for Helping Manage Interactive Financial Data
October 18 2005
• FISD Names Bernard Weinstein Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
October 11, 2005
• MiFID Joint Working Group Wins Annual Dream Team Award
October 11, 2005
• FISD Executive Committee Meeting Notes
October 9, 2005
• Market Data Lifetime Achievement Award Nominees Announced - Voting Begins
September 1, 2005
• First FISD Market Data Lifetime Achievement Award to be Presented at WFIC
August 10, 2005
• June General Meeting Presentations
June 23, 2005
• FISD Executive Committee Approves New Bylaws
June 23, 2005
• FISD Executive & Advisory Committee Meetings
May & June 2005
• Best Practice Roundtable Program in London
May 27, 2005
• New Business Model Between SIIA & FISD
May 18, 2005
• Securities Model Working Group Meeting Notes & Schedule
May 12, 2005
• Joint Mifid Compliance Meeting Set
April 22, 2005
• Romanian Currency Redenomination
April 18, 2005
At the request of a number of members, the FISD asked the CNVM (the Romanian securities regulatory authority) to clarify some aspects of the upcoming Romanian currency redenomination.
FISD ltr            CNVM Response
• FISD to Work Jointly to Assist Members with MiFID Compliance
April 4, 2005
FISD will work with other industry leaders: FIX Protocol Ltd, ISITC Europe and the Reference Data User Group (RDUG)  to address the compliance requirements created by the European Union (EU) Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID).
• BIPPS Model Amendment
April 18, 2005
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• Best Practices Recommendations
March 31, 2005
FISD is has published two new FISD best practice recommendations (BPRs). The first, "Market Data Service Levels, Response Times, and Communications Procedures", specifies product management best practices for content providers as they launch, modify, operate, and communicate regarding their distributed market data products. The second, "Business Issues policy and Procedure Standards" (BIPPS) addresses content and service providers' business administration policies related to the distribution of their market data.
  • Market Data Service Levels, Response Times, and Communications Procedures Recommendations
  • Business Issues policy and Procedure Standards Recommendations
  • Release Announcement Press Release
  • • FISD Executive & Advisory Committee Meeting Notes
    March 2005
    • Presentations from the FISD General Meeting
    March 3, 2005
    • FISD Issue Brief: The Proprietary Content Challenge: Ratings and Numbering Agencies
    February 9, 2005
    • FISD Comment Letter to SEC on re-proposed Regulation NMS
    January 26, 2005
    • FISD News Update
    January 14, 2005
    • Presentations from the FISD General Meeting in NYC
    December 14, 2004
    • FISD Issue Brief: MiFiD and its Impact on Financial Information
    December 1, 2004
    Presentations by John Whitmore, Markets Divison, Financial Services Authority and Industry Relations Manager Chris Pickles at the FISD Issue Brief in London. 
    • FISD Admin Conference Follow-up
    November 17, 2004
    Summary of the FISD Market Data Admin Conference. This document and other analysis will be provided to the FISD Executive Committee in December for review and action. 
    • Service Level Improvement
    November 15, 2004
    This Best Practice Recommendation (“BPR”) is an initiative sponsored by the FISD/SIIA.  The BPR identifies areas of service and communication that should be addressed by all parties involved to achieve improved levels of performance benefiting the whole industry. 
    Chinese Version    Japanese Version
    • FISD Responds to CESR Consultation Document
    October 12, 2004
    FISD responded to the Committee of European Securities Regulators (CESR) consultation document on Possible Implementing Measures of the Directive 2004/39/EC on Markets in Financial Instruments (MiFID). The Directive seeks to establish a new legal and regulatory framework for the European Securities Markets. To view i
    ndustry responses to the CESR document: http://www.cesr-eu.org/
    • Presentations from the General Meeting in Hong Kong
    September 27, 2004
    • FISD Liaison Report to ISO
    September 7, 2004
    Annual report to ISO on FISD participation with ISO, WG8 & WG11.
    • Classification of Financial Instruments (CFI)
    August 31, 2004
    ASC X9D (of which FISD is a voting member) is helping promote the integration of the two current CFI standards. The attached spreadsheet identifies groups and attributes in the US version, but not in the ISO version as well as new attributes to potentially be added to the standard. This issue will be discussed by members of ISO TC68 SC4 (of which FISD is a liaison member) at their annual meeting in Seoul next month.
    • Hong Kong General Meeting Update
    July 27, 2004
    Andrew Sheng, Chair of HK Securities and Futures Commission has agreed to speak on global regulatory issues at the FISD General meeting in Hong Kong.
    For more information, click on Program Overview via this link: http://www.fisd.net/schedules/hongkongprogam.asp
    • SEC Announces Initiative to Assess Benefits of Tagged Data in Commission Filings
    July 22, 2004
    • ISO TC68/SC4/WG11 Document Updates
    July 20, 2004
    Updates for the following documents have been posted on the FISD Reference Data Page:
    ISO TC68/SC4/WG11 - Consultation Document
    ISO TC68/SC4/WG11 - Set-up Data Model
    ISO TC68/SC4/WG11 - Set-up OverView
    Member feedback is requested. Pls contact Mike Atkin at matkin@siia.n
    et
    • Text of EU Investment Services Directive 2
    July 2004
    This is the text of the ISD2 from the Official Journal of the European Union. Also please see CESR’s Advice on Possible Implementing Measures of the Directive 2004/39/EC on Markets in Financial Instruments http://www.cesr-eu.org (click on "consultations" on the left navigation bar and view the text dated 17 June 2004).
    Comments are due on September 17.
    • VRXML Meeting Report
    July 2004
    This report is a compilation of the results of discussions on June 11 (NYC) and July 1 (London) on VRXML extension and implementation. A number of proposed extensions have been suggested. Member feedback is desired. Please direct comments to Michael Atkin.
    • FISD comments to the Concept Release on Securities Transactions Settlement (Release No. 33-8398; 34-49405; IC-26384; File No. S7-13-04).
    June 13, 2004
    • NYSE Vendor Meeting Presentation, June FISD General Meeting
    June 10, 2004
    • Presentation by Mike Atkin at June FISD General Meeting
    June 10, 2004
    • Status of ISO TC68/SC4 WG8 (Business Entity Identification)
    June 1, 2004
    This presentation provides a current summary of the discussion associated with the development of an international business entity identification standard. The next ISO WG8 meeting is scheduled for June 21-22 at FISD headquarters in Washington DC.
    • VRXML Working Meeting Result
    June 1, 2004
    FISD members met on May 18 to review the status of VRXML implementation and address issues related to the overall FISD billing/reporting strategy. This report is a summary of that meeting.
    • UII Working Group Report
    May 26, 2004
    This document is a summary of the UII Working Group meeting held on May 13, 2004. The next challenge is to define examples of how six specific UII issues relate to individual business processes throughout the transactions lifecycle.
    • The Financial XML Landscape and ISO 20022
    May 19, 2004
    Published (June 2004) in the "The Handbook Of World Stock, Derivative & Commodity Exchanges", this paper, by Martin Sexton of London Market Systems Limited, re-examines the Financial XML Landscape in light of the creation of 20022.
    • SEC Market Data Director Robert Colby to Speak at June Meeting
    May 12, 2004
    Robert Colby, Deputy Director Division of Market Data Regulation at the Securities & Exchange Commission, will provide a regulatory brief including an update on Regulation NMS and on Clearing & Settlement Concept Release at the FISD Quarterly Meeting on June 10th in NYC.
    Quarterly Meeting Registration
    • ISO TC68/SC4 Working Group 11 - Financial Instrument Data Model
    May 1, 2004
    ISO TC68/SC4 has created Working Group 11 to develop a data model that provides a single standard for describing a financial instrument throughout its lifecycle. This updated document outlines the WG11 approach. Members are invited (encouraged) to lend operational expertise in support of this activity.
    • ISO TC68/SC4/WG11 Initial Data Model for Set-Up
    May 11, 2004
    ISO Working Group 11 (market data model and vocabulary) made good progress at their last meeting in April. The consultation document outlines the approach being used by WG11. The set-up overview is a spreadsheet of data elements related to master file set-up across multiple asset classes. The data model is a logical view of set-up data relationships. FISD is looking for additional experts to help with this activity. Contact Michael Atkin is you'd like to be involved.

    Consultation Document, Set-up Overview, Logical View of Data Model
    • State of the Market Data Industry
    April 26, 2004
    This is the presentation given by David Anderson (Editor, IMD Reference) at the IMD conference on April 20. It provides a top line summary of revenues and screen counts of the major market data vendors.
    • XML for Market Data Presentations
    April 22, 2004
    Presentation by James Hartley, Chief Technologist, FISD and Case Study by Steve Ostroskey, FTID.
    • Minutes of WG8 - Business Entity Identification
    April 5-6, 2004
    These are the minutes of the April 5-6 meeting of ISO TC68 SC4 Working Group 8 on the development of an International Business Entity Identification (IBEI) standard.  The next meeting is June 21-22 at FISD headquarters in Washington, DC.
    • FISD General Meeting, Paris
    March 23, 2004
    Presentations at the Quarterly General Membership meeting in Paris.
    Photos           Key Trends in the Market Data Sphere      Market Data on the Internet
    • Concept Release: Securities Transactions Settlement
    March 15, 2004
    The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") is seeking comment on methods to improve the safety and operational efficiency of the U.S. clearance and settlement system and to help the U.S. securities industry achieve straight-through processing.
    FISD Summary.
    • Proposed Rule: Regulation NMS
    March 9,2004

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is publishing Regulation NMS for public comment. In addition to redesignating the existing national market system rules adopted under Section 11A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Regulation NMS would incorporate four substantive proposals that are designed to enhance and modernize the regulatory structure of the U.S. equity markets. Comments must be received on or before May 24, 2004. Supplement to Proposed Rule
    • Redistribution Issues Overview
    March 9, 2004
    This document outlines five core redistribution categories and is the basis from which FISD members are defining the activities and objectives of the newly formed Redistribution working group. The initial area of activity is on the control and management of market data usage by financial institutions. Outline         Plan
    • The Four Pillars of Reference Data Standards
    March 9, 2004
    This document provides a summary of the status of the four main reference data and protocol standards currently underway. FISD prepared it for presentation to the SIA Standards & Protocols Committee.
    • The Transformation of Market Data Standards for STP Automation
    March 5, 2004
    Presentation by Michael Atkin for the 2004 Financial Markets Conference in Australia.
    • New UII Working Group Formed
    February 20, 2004
    Representatives from FISD/REDAC, RDUG and ISITC have formed a joint working group to document (by function and asset class) securities processing errors caused by instrument identification issues and recommend best practices on applying the UII/OPOL scheme for unique instrument identification. The initial terms of reference for the UII working group are available here. For more information, contact Michael Atkin(matkin@siia.net)
    • FISD General Meeting, Paris, March 23-24
    February 2004
    Please join FISD and sponsors Euronext, Telekurs and Reuters at the first General Meeting of 2004 in Paris. The draft schedule includes a half day of presentations and discussions and a half day of working group meetings. FISD meetings are for members-only. Exceptions for organizations interested in evaluating FISD/SIIA membership can be made, contact ecummings@siia.net for details. Non-members must be pre-authorized in order to attend the working meetings.
    Register now: https://www.trendsreport.net/events/calendar/prereg.asp?eventid=352
    • FISD Presentation to ISO TC68/SC4 Working Group 8
    January 23, 2004
    FISD is participating in the ISO Working Group 8 meeting on January 26-27 and has been invited to present our view on international business entity identification standards and outline industry requirements.
    • Market Structure, Fragmentation and Market Quality
    - Evidence from Recent Listing Switches - Abstract from NYSE

    January 21, 2004
    Have structural changes in the U.S. equities markets, such as decimalization, the growth of ECNs,and the improvements in order routing technologies altered the advantages of stock exchange relative to decentralized dealer and ECN trading?
    Authors: Paul Bennett & Li Wei, New York Stock Exchange
    • General Membership Report
    January 9, 2004
    There were a number of meetings associated with the FISD event in December – including the FISD Executive Committee and working meetings related to MDDL, reference data standards, redistribution and billing/VRXML. This report provides a summary of those meetings and outlines the developments affecting FISD members
    • REDAC/RDUG/DESSUG (Report on UII Conference Call)
    January 8, 2004
    Members of FISD/REDAC met via conference call with representatives from the German SWIFT User Group (DESSUG) to review the criteria for unique instrument identification.
    • Redistribution/Data Usage Action Plan
    January 7, 2004
    The FISD Executive Committee has approved a new project around the core issues associated with market data usage and redistribution. The scope of the full project is still being defined. This document focusing on the control and management of market data by financial institutions is part of the initial activity.
    • FISD Finalizes 2004 Calendar of Events
    December 28, 2003
    The FISD Executive Committee approved the calendar of events for 2004 at its recent meeting in New York. Details at http://www.fisd.net/schedules/default.asp
    • Unique Instrument Identification Discussions Continue
    December 17, 2003
    FISD's Reference Data Coalition (REDAC) issued this response to questions from the German SWIFT Securities User Group (DESSUG) about the criteria for unique instrument identification. The full spectrum of issues associated with UII are included in the REDAC paper.
    DESSUG Position    REDAC Response   Examples
    • Membership Update at the FISD Quarterly General Meeting for Members
    December 9, 2003
    Presentation by Michael Atkin at the FISD General Meeting in New York City.
    • Roundtable Issues for December General Meeting
    December 8, 2003
    FISD members are participating in an open roundtable discussion during the December General Meeting. The first is on market data redistribution and the second focuses on symbology. The attached documents are the outline of the issues to be discussed.
    Data Redistribution Outline | Symbology Outline
    • Administrative Strategy as Presented at the General Meeting
    December 1, 2003
    FISD Vice President Mike Atkin delivered this presentation at the Quarterly General Membership meeting in New York City.
    • WFIC Meeting Evaluation Results & Meeting Photos On-Line
    November 25, 2003
    Evaluation Results              Meeting Photos
    • REFERENCE DATA USER GROUP Members Update
    Fall 2003
    The UK Reference Data User Group (RDUG) has provided an update on its activities.
    • FISD Quarterly Market Data Meeting & Holiday Party
    November 11, 2003
    We invite you to join us at the Embassy Suites Hotel - and celebrate with colleagues, suppliers, business partners and competitors for some well deserved holiday cheer.  A full agenda and supporting documentation will be posted shortly. FISD meetings are for members-only. Exceptions for organizations interested in evaluating FISD/SIIA membership can be made, contact ecummings@siia.net for details. Non-members must be pre-authorized in order to attend the working meetings. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend the holiday party.
     Agenda | On-line Registration | Sponsorship Opportunities
    • WFIC Presentations & On-Line Conference Evalution
    October 20, 2003
    The World Financial Information Conference (WFIC) hosted by SIIA/FISD was a huge success. With approximately 300 participants, the program offered a wide range of market data topics in an informal and productive atmosphere. If you attended WFIC please take a moment to complete our on-line conference evaluation. Evaluation
    • Presentation from Membership Update Meeting in London
    September 3, 2003
    Presentation by Mike Atkin at the recent FISD Member Update meeting in London.
    • Strategy for Improving Market Data Administration Report
    August 27, 2003
    This document represents a synthesis of FISD's activities related to improving market data administration. It defines the fundamental objectives and outlines a tactical approach for moving forward. The report also asks for member feedback to ensure that the recommendations are reasonable, viable and practical enough to be adopted by the industry and whether the business case is strong enough to overcome industry-wide inertia. Your comments are appreciated.
    • FISD Online Update br> August, 2003
    This Update is a periodic summary of active FISD projects. Additional information and specific reports are available via http://www.FISD.net, http://www.MDDL.org and http://www.VRXML.org. FISD is a membership organization and these projects are being managed on behalf of our members. If these issues are important to you, please consider joining and taking a seat in the FISD forum. Membership information is available at: http://www.fisd.net/join/default.asp.
    • MDDL Developer Toolkit to be Created by Foliage Software Systems
    August 26, 2003
    The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) announces that Foliage Software Systems has agreed to create a toolkit that will help developers write code that conforms to Market Data Definition Language (MDDL).
    • FISD Named as Direct Liaison to TC68/SC4
    August 11, 2003
    • FISD Presentation from Tech-Ops 2003
    July 31, 2003
    Michael Atkin gave this presentation titled the Story on Standards for STP Automation at the Institutional Investment Management Technology & Operations Summit on July 30, 2003.
    • Reference Data Coalition (REDAC) Status Report
    July 31, 2003
    This report provides a summary of FISD's recent reference data activities. Included is information relating to instrument identification, LSE SEDOL testing, business and legal entity identification, MDDL and a synopsis of our liaison discussions with other groups.
    • Entity and Fund Identification Proposal
    July 31, 2003
    The UK Reference Data User Group (RDUG) has proposed an approach for creating a standard fund level identifier that could be used to improve post-execution trade processing capabilities and help the industry move toward STP. This proposal is being evaluated by REDAC and industry feedback is desired.
    • FISD/REDAC to Help Coordinate Testing of LSE Security Master File Product
    July 30, 2003
    A number of user firms have asked FISD/REDAC to help coordinate testing of the London Stock Exchange's new Security Master File product among interested participants. Vendors and financial institutions interested in taking part in this coordinated testing process should contact FISD. LSE SEDOL Testing Plan; LSE SEDOL Testing Scripts; London Stock Exchange (LSE)
    • LSE SMF Testing Coordination
    July 18, 2003
    FISD hosts meeting to facilitate coordination between the London Stock Exchange, vendors and sub-vendors and end-user recipients on the testing and rollout of the LSE new Security Master File product.
    • FISD Files Comment Letter to SEC on Uniform Trading Rules
    July 16, 2003
    This letter was submitted to the Securities & Exchange Commission in response to the request for comment concerning the regulation of Nasdaq-Listed securities.
    SEC Concept Release | Nasdaq Presentation on Sub-Penny Quoting and Trading
    • Thanks to Sponsors of our June 19 Reception
    June 24, 2003
    • Presentations from FISD June 19-20 Meetings
    June 24, 2003
    • A New Approach to STP: FIX 4.4 - ISO15022   PDF   DOC
    June 10, 2003.
    • Press Release: Global Reference Data Groups Release White Paper on Unique Instrument Identification
    June 5, 2003
    • Discussion Paper: In Search of Unique Instrument Identifier 
    June 5, 2003
     
    PDF   DOC
    • FISD Issue Series: Disintermediation in the Market Data Industry
    May 27, 2003
    • Death by a Thousand Cuts
    May 21, 2003
    • RDUG Legal Entity Identifiers Discussion Paper
    May 7, 2003
    • Presentations from XML for Market Data Conference
    May 2, 2003
    • Billing & Reporting Strategy Document
    April 17, 2003
    • NYSE VRXML Business Rules
    April 15, 2003
    • Reporting Cycle Synchronization Survey
    April 14, 2003
    • SEDOL Enhancements - Product and Pricing Update from LSE
    April 8, 2003
    • FISD's Reference Data Map
    April 2, 2003
    • REDAC Paper on Unique Security Identification
    April 1, 2003
    • Reference Data Presentation at ISITC Meeting
    April 1, 2003
    • Setting the Stage: Defining Data Management
    March 27, 2003
    • MDDL Activity Summary
    March 5, 2003
    • Billing Working Meeting Documentation
    February 21, 2003
    • REDAC Steering Committee Minutes
    February 20, 2003
    • Sign Up Online for REDAC Working Group
    February 6, 2003
    • FISD Discussion Area Now Active
    February 5, 2003
    • Information Requirements for Improving Operational Efficiency and STP
    January 24, 2003.
    • Reference Data Status Report
    January 21, 2003
    • Billing & Reporting Initiative Status Report
    January 14, 2003
    • Photos from Holiday Party and General Meeting
    January 3, 2003.
    • Presentations from FISD December 16-17 Meetings
    December 18, 2002
    • VRMXML.org Website Now Live
    December 6, 2002
    • What MDDL Can Do For You
    December 2, 2002
    • FISD Online Update - November 2002
    November 12, 2002
    • Reference Data and Security Identification
    November 7, 2002
    • CME Enterprise Licensing Discussions Underway
    November 8, 2002
    • VRXML Strategy Defined by FISD Members
    October 30, 2002
    • Billing & Reporting Background Paper
    October 30, 2002
    • The Reference Data Challenge
    October 25, 2002
    • Report from MDDL Meeting in Amsterdam
    October 4, 2002
    • Presentations from FISD General Meeting
    September 27, 2002
    • User Firm Priorities on Billing & Reporting
    September 18, 2002
    • FISD Online Update
    August 15, 2002
    • Summary of FISD Symbology-Related Activities
    July 19, 2002.
    • Billing/Reporting: Core Issues to Resolve
    July 11, 2002
    • FISD General Meeting Presentations
    June 18, 2002
    • FISD Presentation at ANNA General Meeting
    May 31, 2002
    • ANNA Service Bureau Contract Report
    May 23, 2002
    • A Blueprint for Market Data Administration
    May 21, 2002
    • Report on Status of Development of MDDL version 2.0 (Fixed Income)
    May 17, 2002
    • FISD Inquiry into Business Entity Identification Standards
    March 29, 2002
    • Agenda & Attendee List for FISD September Meetings
    August 29, 2002
    • XML for Market Data Billing
    July 18, 2002
    Main Document  Appendix A  Appendix B  Appendix C
    • MDDL Version 2.0 (Fixed Income) Scheduled for Release July 1, 2002
    June 25, 2002
    • SIA Looking at Three Scenarios for T+1
    May 21, 2002
    • Electronic Government - Challenges to Adoption of XML
    April 25, 2002
    • Gemini Systems, Inc. Hired for Billing/Reporting Facilitation  
    April 23, 2002
    • Status Report and Recommendations on Billing and Reporting
    March 29, 2002
    • FISD Online Update for March 2002
    March 15, 2002
    • MDDL Report on Debt Domain (Bonds)
    March 8, 2002
    • Summary of Paris & London Working Group Meetings
    Feb. 26, 2002
    • Mutual Fund Symbology Conflicts
    Feb. 25, 2002
    • FISD Analysis of the Final Report of the SEC Advisory Committee on Market Information
    Feb. 6, 2002
    • Billing Automation in the Financial Market Data Industry  
    February 4, 2002
    • MDDL Functional Coverage Matrix for Bonds
    January 30, 2002
    • MDDL Domain Product/Type Diagram
    January 23, 2002
    • Report from MDDL Working Meeting
    January 23, 2002
    • RFP for Billing/Reporting Project 
    January 17, 2002
    • Result of ISIN User Group Meeting  
    January 7, 2002
    • Report on Results of December Working Meetings  
    January 4, 2002
    • MDDL Draft Change Management Procedures
    January 2, 2002
    • Billing Automation Working Group Report
    December 28, 2001
    • MDDL v. 1.0-final Specification Available
    December 21, 2001
    • FISD Presentation for ISIN User Group: ASB Specification Post GIAM-2
    December 12, 2001
    • Billing Automation Status Report
    December 6, 2001
    • Article by Allan Grody of Stern School of Business on the Impact of XML on the Financial Industry
    December 1, 2001
    • ASB Specifications Post GIAM 2
    November 30, 2001
    • MDDL Live Demonstration Available
    November 29, 2001
    • MDDL Version 1.0 Draft Released
    October 24, 2001
    • Business Process Automation Flowchart Posted  
    October 9, 2001
    • SEC Market Data Advisory Committee Final Report
    September 20, 2001
    • FIBV Data Vending Workshop Presentation  
    September 20, 2001
    • MDDL in the News:  Info World Article "In the Financial Flow"
    September 18, 2001
    • SEC Takes Action to Ensure Orderly Markets
    September 16, 2001
    • Billing Problems Remain a Hot Button Issue for the Market Data Industry
    August 28, 2001
    • FISD's Preliminary Research on Billing and Reporting
    July 31, 2001
    • ANNA Service Bureau Commercial Terms & Conditions  
    July 26, 2001
    • FISD's Memo to SEC on Options Data  
    July 18, 2001
    • ISIN User Group Conference Call Report  
    July 10, 2001
    • ANNA Service Bureau Officially Launched  
    July 2, 2001
    • FISD General Membership Meeting Presentations  
    June 22, 2001
    • MDDL Steering Committee Meeting Report
    June 21, 2001
    • FISD Presentation to ISIN User Group on Unique Security Identification  
    June 12, 2001
    • ANNA Membership Elects ANNA Service Bureau Advisory Board  
    May 30, 2001
    • Business Process Automation Specifications Working Document  
    May 21, 2001
    • London Meetings Report  
    May 16-18, 2001
    • SEC Advisory Committee on Market Information Subcommittee on Alternative Models Apr. 16 Summary Minutes  
    May 10, 2001
    • MDDL Technical and Vocabulary Meetings Report
    May 7-8, 2001
    • Summary of Subcommittee on Alternative Models Discussions  
    May 7, 2001
    • Memo on Economic Issues Associated with Market Data Dissemination  
    May 7, 2001
    • Memo on Result of Survey of Market Data Vendors on the Impact of Multiple Consolidators as Requested by the Commission  
    April 25, 2001
    • MDDL Position Papers on Technical Design Issues
    April 30, 2001
    • Results of MDDL Technical Committee Meeting
    April 19, 2001
    • Initial Meeting Report on Unique Security Identification  
    April 18, 2001
    • MDDL Technical Committee Conference Call on Design Goals Report
    April 5, 2001
    • MDDL User Application Meeting
    April 2, 2001
    • FISD Memo to SEC Advisory Committee
    April 12, 2001
    • MDDL Technical Committee Meeting Report
    March 22, 2001