A lack of quality in corporate bond data has become a “serious concern” for investors, suggests a recently published study.
The report, published by Swiss market infrastructure provider SIX, found that a third of respondents cited a lack of real-time data for corporate bonds while a similar number (30%) stated that corporate bond data remains underdeveloped in terms of quality.
Pointedly, all the wealth managers surveyed stated that data-related issues were hindering their effectiveness – a lack of speed, consistency and availability were cited as the biggest concerns,
“Corporate bonds clearly remain a core part of client portfolios, but confidence in the asset class will depend on investors getting access to higher quality bond data,” said Swati Bhatia, head of fixed income, financial information at SIX.
“Whether it’s gaps in pricing transparency or delayed updates to corporate actions, even the most esoteric data hole can undermine a wealth manager’s ability to deliver timely, accurate advice.”
The Future of Finance 2025 study surveyed 291 market participants from Germany, Hong Kong, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland and the UK, including 57 wealth managers.
