LSEG and Bank of America Forge Multi-Year Data and Analytics Partnership
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) and Bank of America have announced a strategic, multi-year partnership designed to integrate LSEG’s data, analytics, and workflow capabilities across Bank of America’s platforms. The collaboration, revealed on , aims to provide clients with faster access to reliable data, enhanced market analysis tools, and deeper insights to support informed decision-making.
The partnership will see LSEG’s data and analytics solutions integrated into key areas of Bank of America’s business. This includes providing governed access to high-quality, rights-cleared content, enabling the bank to deliver tools that help clients navigate complex market conditions, interpret trends, and make confident decisions. LSEG will also supply AI-ready content to accelerate analysis and enhance insight generation within client workflows.
According to the announcement, Bank of America will gain access to LSEG’s integrated workflow solutions, including LSEG Workspace, complemented by APIs and enterprise platforms. The integration of LSEG’s World Check risk intelligence data is intended to strengthen the consistency and reliability of Bank of America’s compliance, screening, and monitoring processes across various markets and jurisdictions.
The collaboration is expected to significantly enhance Bank of America’s client offerings, spanning advisory and investment processes through to trading, risk management, and regulatory procedures. By leveraging a unified framework of controlled, high-quality data, Bank of America intends to provide clients with consistent and insightful solutions for a wide range of applications.
Fernando Vicario, CEO of Merrill Lynch International and UK Country Executive at Bank of America, emphasized the importance of data quality, stating, “Trusted, high quality data is essential to how we support clients and manage risk.” This sentiment underscores the core objective of the partnership: to empower clients with the information they need to succeed in an increasingly complex financial landscape.
The partnership extends beyond simply providing data access. It focuses on delivering actionable intelligence, enabling clients to uncover deeper insights and act decisively. The integration of LSEG’s capabilities is designed to streamline workflows and accelerate the process of turning data into meaningful insights.
The announcement highlights the growing demand for sophisticated data analytics in the financial services industry. As markets become more volatile and regulatory requirements become more stringent, the ability to quickly and accurately analyze data is becoming increasingly critical for success. This partnership positions both LSEG and Bank of America to capitalize on this trend and deliver enhanced value to their respective clients.
The collaboration is a multi-year commitment, signaling a long-term strategic alignment between the two organizations. The initial phase of integration is already underway, with a phased rollout of LSEG’s solutions across Bank of America’s platforms expected throughout and beyond.
The partnership’s impact is anticipated to be felt across a broad spectrum of Bank of America’s client base, from institutional investors to wealth management clients. By providing access to cutting-edge data analytics tools, Bank of America aims to strengthen its relationships with existing clients and attract new business.
