In a period marked by data proliferation, market complexity and regulatory scrutiny, the ability to deliver accurate, timely and actionable information has become central to how financial institutions operate. Over the past year,S&P Global Market Intelligence has consistently met these demands across Asia’s fast‑evolving capital markets.
S&P Global Market Intelligence’s strength lies in combining the depth and breadth of it’s datasets with robust analytics and delivery versatility. Over the past year, the company has continued to expand its pricing and analytics capabilities across fixed income, credit and derivatives markets, while refining the transparency and accessibility of its data.
Sage Patel, S&P Global market Intelligence
A key milestone has been the integration of IHS Markit datasets into S&P’s Capital IQ platform and Xpressfeed, creating a single, more extensive analytical environment. Clients can now combine reference, credit and essential data to support valuation, portfolio management and regulatory reporting. For buy- and sell-side institutions that rely on consistent and auditable benchmarks, this integration has reinforced the reliability of data workflows across both liquid and illiquid markets.
A particular area of advancement has been in loan and credit pricing. The company’s Evaluated Loan Pricing Service complements its existing composite pricing by incorporating market-based observations with proprietary clustering techniques and shadow ratings. This has become increasingly important as regional banks and asset managers expand into private credit and structured lending. The firm has also enhanced its issuer yield curves and expanded its evaluated credit default swap coverage to more than 5,000 curves. This gives institutions clearer insight into market pricing and credit risk, supporting stronger compliance and risk management.
According to Sage Patel, managing director and head of data, valuations and risk analytics – Asia-Pacific (Apac) at S&P Global Market Intelligence, the firm is focused on anticipating future needs. “We’re seeing increasing demand for data that supports ESG analysis, and for tools that help clients navigate the complexities of digital assets. We’re investing heavily in these areas to ensure we remain at the forefront of market intelligence.”
Looking ahead, S&P Global Market Intelligence plans to further enhance its data offerings with alternative data sources, including supply chain information and geopolitical risk assessments. The company is also exploring the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning to automate data analysis and improve the accuracy of its models. These investments will enable clients to make more informed decisions and manage risk more effectively in an increasingly dynamic and challenging environment.
