Core Viewpoint - Financial services institutions are increasingly recognizing the diverse application value of migrating pricing and reference data to the cloud, which includes modeling, process automation, and AI-driven innovation projects [2][4]. Group 1: Cloud Migration Benefits - The DataScope Warehouse enables enterprises to quickly and conveniently access necessary pricing and reference data in the cloud, enhancing efficiency across the trading lifecycle [4][5]. - A recent global survey by LSEG revealed that 47% of respondents are already using market and pricing data in the cloud, while 38% are utilizing cloud-based reference data, indicating that cloud data is becoming a core driver of fintech transformation and business agility [2][4]. Group 2: DataScope Warehouse Features - DataScope Warehouse was officially launched in September 2024, allowing enterprises to access LSEG's complete pricing and reference data globally, with new customers able to connect within 24 hours, significantly speeding up deployment compared to traditional on-premises solutions [5][6]. - The platform is continuously optimized, with new features, cloud distribution interfaces, and additional datasets set to be released over the next 18 months [4][8]. Group 3: Cost Efficiency and Management - DataScope Warehouse significantly reduces total ownership costs by providing a solution that allows enterprises to efficiently maintain and manage their data needs [6][7]. - The service is natively deployed on Snowflake and Google Big Query platforms, facilitating rapid and secure data sharing across various jurisdictions, thus enhancing global operations and data management efficiency [7]. Group 4: Future Developments - Upcoming features for DataScope Warehouse include "Change Tracking," which will help enterprises manage data deployment and governance more effectively by notifying users of data changes [8]. - Additional content, including corporate actions data, will be introduced in the coming months to support financial institutions' evolving business needs [9].

Core Insights - A recent LSEG survey indicates that a majority of global financial services firms have adjusted or updated their cloud strategies in response to data privacy, security, and sovereignty regulatory requirements [1][2] - Business resilience has emerged as a common priority for both companies and regulators, reflecting a shared goal of enhancing cloud stability and reducing service disruptions [2][3] Group 1: Cloud Strategy Adjustments - 84% of respondents reported making adjustments to their cloud strategies due to regulatory requirements, with over a quarter (28%) implementing extensive changes [2] - The survey included 453 executives from the financial services industry across 12 countries, with 63% being key decision-makers in financial market data and IT solutions [2] Group 2: Business Resilience - 30% of respondents experienced business interruptions due to cloud services in the past year, highlighting the importance of resilience and security in evaluating cloud strategy value [3] - In the EMEA region, 95% of respondents consider business resilience "very important" (61%) or "critical" (34%) when selecting cloud service providers [3] Group 3: Regional Variations - The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has the highest business interruption rate at 38%, with 51% of respondents indicating that resilience is a key metric for assessing cloud strategy ROI [3][4] - Regulatory bodies in the APAC region are beginning to emphasize business resilience, with several agencies conducting crisis management tabletop exercises [5] Group 4: Regulatory Impact - One-third (33%) of financial institutions indicated that regulatory changes are affecting their cloud strategies, particularly in areas like migration and AI [6] - 59% of respondents affected by data privacy and security regulations are adopting hybrid cloud strategies, while 56% are implementing multi-cloud strategies [6] Group 5: Investment Return and Compliance - Regulatory frameworks vary by region, with 33% of APAC respondents needing to make extensive adjustments to their cloud strategies due to regulatory requirements, compared to 24% in EMEA [8] - In the Americas, 33% of respondents cited regulatory changes as the primary barrier to achieving expected ROI from their cloud strategies [8][9] Group 6: Overall Impact - Overall, cloud regulations are influencing the expected ROI from cloud investments across regions, although some financial services firms recognize that compliance can enhance business resilience [10]