September 06, 2022

WM/Refinitiv Spot Rates – request for client feedback – updated statement

New York/London – Refinitiv, an LSEG Business, has published a statement today, providing a summary and insight to the responses received from the WM/Refinitiv Spot Rates (WMR) “Request for Feedback”.  Refinitiv, through its wholly owned subsidiary Refinitiv Benchmark Services (UK) Limited (RBSL), is the WMR benchmark administrator and holds the primary responsibility for all aspects of the provision of the WMR.  RBSL is authorized and regulated in the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Since launching in 1994, the WMR has become one of the most widely used suite of FX benchmarks.  Refinitiv continues to respond to market changes and to provide solutions for evolving user requirements, to ensure the WMR remains the most appropriate FX benchmarks for users and the feedback which has been received is an important input to that process.

The statement can be accessed here: https://www.refinitiv.com/en/financial-data/financial-benchmarks/wm-refinitiv-fx-benchmarks

About Refinitiv

Refinitiv, an LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) business, is one of the world’s largest providers of financial markets data and infrastructure. With more than 40,000 customers and 400,000 end users in approximately 190 countries, Refinitiv is powering participants across the global financial marketplace. We provide information, insights, and technology that enable customers to execute critical investing, trading and risk decisions with confidence. By combining a unique open platform with best-in-class data and expertise, we connect people with choice and opportunity – driving performance, innovation and growth for our customers and partners.  For more information visit: www.refinitiv.com

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