Refinitiv Unveils Plate Block Sets: Streamlining Financial Data Access for Professionals

NEW YORK – November 8, 2023 – Refinitiv US LLC, a leading provider of financial markets data and infrastructure, today announced the launch of its new Plate Block Sets – a revolutionary way for financial professionals to organize, access, and analyze critical market information. Headquartered at 28 Liberty St, Fl 58, New York, NY, 10005-1457, Refinitiv (reachable at 770-964-6545) is known for delivering robust and reliable data solutions, and these Plate Block Sets represent the latest innovation in simplifying data workflows. For years, financial professionals have grappled with the challenge of sifting through vast amounts of data to identify the specific insights needed to make informed decisions. Whether it’s traders monitoring real-time price movements, analysts conducting fundamental research, or portfolio managers evaluating risk, accessing the right data, quickly, is paramount. Traditionally, this meant navigating complex interfaces, building custom spreadsheets, and often relying on manual processes. It was time-consuming, prone to error, and frankly, a bit of a headache. Refinitiv’s Plate Block Sets aim to change all that. Think of it like this: instead of building a data dashboard from scratch every time you need specific information, you’re now getting pre-assembled ‘blocks’ of data, tailored to common financial workflows. “We talked to hundreds of our customers,” explains Sarah Chen, Head of Product Development at Refinitiv. “And the message was clear: they needed a more intuitive, more efficient way to work with our data. They wanted to spend less time finding data and more time analyzing it.” So, what exactly are Plate Block Sets? Essentially, they're curated collections of key data points, pre-configured and optimized for specific tasks. Instead of manually pulling in stock prices, financial statements, news headlines, and analyst ratings, you can simply select the Plate Block Set designed for, say, “Equity Valuation” or “Fixed Income Analysis”. These sets aren’t just raw data dumps; they’re intelligently organized and formatted for immediate use. Here's a breakdown of what makes Plate Block Sets different: Pre-configured for Common Tasks: Refinitiv identified the most frequent data requests from its customers – things like comparing company financials, monitoring sector performance, tracking economic indicators, and evaluating ESG factors – and built dedicated Plate Block Sets for each. Dynamic & Real-Time: Plate Block Sets aren’t static snapshots. They automatically update with the latest real-time data, ensuring you’re always working with the most current information. No more outdated spreadsheets or manual refreshes. Seamless Integration: Plate Block Sets integrate directly into Refinitiv’s existing Eikon desktop and Workspace platform, as well as popular data science tools like Python and R. This means you can easily incorporate the data into your existing workflows without having to learn new systems or import data manually. Customization Options: While Plate Block Sets provide a solid foundation, Refinitiv understands that every user has unique needs. Users can easily customize the data included in each set, adding or removing fields, adjusting formatting, and creating custom calculations. Reduced Errors: By automating data collection and formatting, Plate Block Sets minimize the risk of human error, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of your analysis. Increased Efficiency: Spend less time wrangling data and more time making informed decisions. Plate Block Sets streamline your workflows, freeing up valuable time and resources. What kind of Plate Block Sets are available? Refinitiv is launching with a range of sets covering key areas of finance. Here’s a glimpse: Equity Valuation Set: Includes key financial ratios, historical stock prices, dividend information, analyst estimates, and news sentiment. Perfect for fundamental equity research. Fixed Income Analysis Set: Provides yield curves, credit ratings, bond pricing data, and economic indicators relevant to fixed income investing. Economic Indicator Set: Tracks key macroeconomic data points like GDP growth, inflation rates, unemployment figures, and consumer confidence. ESG Risk Assessment Set: Delivers ESG scores, environmental impact data, social responsibility metrics, and governance ratings. Commodity Price Tracking Set: Monitors real-time prices, historical data, and supply/demand dynamics for key commodities. Portfolio Performance Analysis Set: Calculates portfolio returns, risk metrics, and attribution analysis. Sector Performance Comparison Set: Provides a quick overview of how different sectors are performing relative to each other. “We’re not just selling data,” Chen emphasizes. “We’re providing a solution that helps our customers unlock the full potential of that data. We want to empower them to make smarter, faster decisions and ultimately achieve better results.” Availability & Pricing: Plate Block Sets are available now to all Refinitiv Eikon and Workspace subscribers. Pricing varies depending on the specific sets selected and the level of data access required. Contact Refinitiv at 770-964-6545 or visit their website at [insert website address here – omitted as per instructions] for more information. Refinitiv's commitment to innovation and its deep understanding of the financial industry are evident in this new offering. Plate Block Sets aren't just a technical upgrade; they’re a paradigm shift in how financial professionals access and utilize data – making it easier, faster, and more effective than ever before. It’s a game changer for anyone who’s ever spent hours wrestling with spreadsheets – and that’s a lot of people.