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==Background==

Financial Data Processors isare the next layer in the service chain between users of financial data and [[Financial data vendors]]. Most data is now delivered as bits and bytes and not in a physical format. Data is fed through web pages and as "Raw" data files. Files are either processed by banks, or by third party companies - [[Financial data processors]] who provide additional added value to those companies who choose to use them.

== Services Offered ==

Pricing Validation. <br>

Price validation serviceservices enablesenable youusers to streamline yourtheir operations and reduce the risks inherent in theactivities such as [[NAV]] production. Acting as a managed service provider, a financial data processor (such as ValueLink) will take raw data from the clients' chosen data sources and subject it to theirthe rigorousprocessor's validation processesroutines before onward delivery.

Counterparty Price Collection & Validation. <br>

A Counterparty Collection service provides a unique collection, reconciliation and validation service for OTC derivatives and other illiquid instruments. Financial Data Processors will have incorporated over 350 different manual sources into fully automated systems - such as ADEPT, which is used exclusively by ValueLink.

Corporate Actions/Dividends Validation.

A corporate actions service enables youusers to streamline yourtheir operations and reduce the risks inherent in fund administration. The financial Data Processor will act as a managed service provider, and take raw data from the clients' chosen data sources and subject it to theirthe rigorousprocessor's validation processesroutines before onward delivery.

==Added Value ==

Working with an end user, a Financial data processor can process raw data feeds or serivces to help a user achieve:

* Reduction of operational risk. <br>

* Validation of hard to price instruments. <br>

Less* Reduced chance of a breach of Service Level Agreements. <br>

* Clearly defined audit trail.

==Global Nature==

The flags shown here show the home market of some Financial Data Processors <br />

{{flagicon|USA}} : Essex radez [http://www.essexradez.com], FinancialContent [http://www.financialcontent.com]<br />

{{flagicon|GBR}} : Valuelink [http://www.valuelink.co.uk] <br />

==References==

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==Companies'List Ownof WebsitesProcessors==

* [[Adaptive Modeler]]

Essex Radez [http://www.essexradez.com]<br />

* [[AmiBroker]]

Valuelink [http://www.valuelink.co.uk]<br />

* [[Asset Control]]

[[FinancialContent|Financial Content]] http://www.financialcontent.com]

* [[Axial Finance]]

* [[Channalyze]]

* [[ChartAlert]]

* [[CQG]]

* [[Esignal]]

* [[MetaStock]]

* [[MetaTrader 4]]

* [[NexTick]]

* [[Piggy Market Squeak]]

* [[Qtstalker]]

* [[Sierra Chart]]

* [[StatPro]]

* [[TA-Lib]]

* [[TraderStar]]

* [[TradeStation]]

* [[WinChart]]

* Essex Radez [http://www.essexradez.com]<br />

{{flagicon|GBR}} :* Valuelink [http://www.valuelink.co.uk] <br />

* [[FinancialContent|Financial Content]] http://www.financialcontent.com]

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