F&O Reference Data That Powers Your Derivatives Operations

Accurate reference data is essential at every point in the futures and options trade lifecycle. It is the invisible yet vital data that ensures smooth trade execution and assured regulatory compliance.

Since 1997, FOW has delivered specialist reference data that derivatives professionals rely on for accurate trade management and performance.

Robust, multi-source data you can trust

We aggregate highly detailed contract-level reference data from disparate sources and transform diverse, complex inputs into consistent, standardised datasets covering 120+ global exchanges, ready for immediate integration into your enterprise systems & workflows.

FOW Data is trusted by

Bank of America
Citi
Erste Group
HSBC
J.P Morgan
Morgan Stanley
SocGen
UBS
Barclays
Bank of America
Citi
Erste Group
HSBC
J.P Morgan
Morgan Stanley
SocGen
UBS
Barclays

We use FOW to provide an extra layer of consistency for the important fields, so we don't have to go to multiple providers and suffer integration and technical headaches.

Technology Vendor

Global Head of Data Operations

Working to our format, working quickly and being flexible, that differentiates FOW for us.

Sell Side T1

VP Product Development

We don’t need to get a field from hundreds of different places when we can get it all normalised through FOW.

Technology Vendor

Global Head of Data Operations

Why derivatives professionals choose FOW

Streamline operations

Automate data aggregation and standardisation to save time and resources. Focus your team on high-value work, not manual data management.

Minimise risk

Deliver accurate, validated reference data to reduce operational errors and regulatory exposure. Make confident decisions across your business.

Enhance insights

Access consistent, complete datasets that empower analytics and strategic decision-making. Transform raw data into actionable intelligence.

Ensure compliance

Stay ahead of global regulatory requirements with fully managed, auditable reference data. Reduce gaps, errors, and compliance complexity.

Boost efficiency

Integrate data seamlessly into your systems and workflows. Lower operational costs while accelerating reporting and analysis.

Scale confidently

Rely on robust, multi-source data coverage to support growth. Expand globally without compromising on your accuracy or reliability.

Get your data sample today

Explore our quality-assured reference data and see how it integrates seamlessly into your systems, minimising risk and saving time.

Frequently asked questions

FOW is an ISO 9001:2015 accredited business, operating an internationally recognised quality management system that underpins our approach to data quality. We recognise the critical importance of reliable data and have developed a robust four-stage quality assurance process - Together, these processes reinforce our long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality data, innovation and excellent customer service.

Whilst reference data is often referred to as “static data” it is anything but. Our very experienced data team enjoys close relationships with exchanges and constantly monitors and updates our reference data as changes are made.

Our unmatched coverage, multi-source validation, automation and standardisation, backed by nearly three decades of experience working with the world’s largest financial institutions, ensure our data that is both accurate and honed for the most demanding users.

We work very closely with clients to ensure custom feeds deliver the exact data in the desired format. The key to assuring this is ensuring the specification is correct. This can take a number of weeks to refine in conjunction with the client. Once agreed, a test file is produced and further iterations are made, as required. Typically, it takes between 3-6 weeks from enquiry to go live in a client's environment.