ICE Benchmark Administration gains EU benchmarks regulation recognition

ICE Benchmark Administration gains EU benchmarks regulation recognition
ICE Benchmark gains EU nod

Global markets rely on accurate benchmarks and data to support asset valuation and daily trading decisions. ICE Benchmark Administration says its recognition under the EU Benchmarks Regulation strengthens its role in providing regulated benchmark and data administration services.

Highlights

  • ICE Benchmark Administration receives EU Benchmarks Regulation recognition, expanding its oversight and role in regulated benchmark and data administration.
  • IBA is emphasizing input data collection, calculation, publication, and surveillance to sustain high benchmark administration standards and data integrity.
  • The EU recognition enhances trust for financial market participants relying on IBA reference data for asset valuation and business decision-making globally.

Recognition under EU benchmark rules

As reported by Intercontinental Exchange, citing Intercontinental Exchange, ICE Benchmark Administration receives recognition under the EU Benchmarks Regulation as it expands its role in benchmark and data oversight. The company presents the move as part of its broader effort to support market integrity through reliable benchmark administration.

ICE Benchmark Administration describes itself as one of the world’s most experienced administrators of regulated benchmarks. It says benchmarks and related data are essential for market participants assessing asset values and making business decisions with confidence.

Governance and market implications

IBA says it is focusing on input data collection, calculation, publication and surveillance to maintain high administration standards. The company adds that its governance and oversight functions are designed to strengthen benchmark and data integrity across its services.

The recognition is positioned as relevant for financial market participants that depend on trusted reference data in day-to-day operations. In that context, IBA says it continues to evolve its benchmarks and data services to reinforce confidence in the information used across global markets.

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