How frequently are evaluated prices updated, and what factors drive these updates?

Evaluated Prices are updated 6 times a day. All yield curves used for discounting are updated in all 6 valuation runs.

Can you provide examples of financial instruments for which evaluated pricing is commonly used?

Many fixed income instruments become illiquid after issuance. To value illiquid bonds, an evaluated price is essential.

What role does transparency play in the evaluated pricing process?

Transparency is a key component of an evaluated pricing service. which allows financial services firms to understand how the prices are calculated. SIX offers client's access to a dedicated web-based transparency tool to clarify inputs used and provide context.

How are evaluated prices determined for financial instruments?

Evaluated prices are determined though calculations based on industry accepted, rigorous financial models.

Are there any regulatory requirements or standards that govern the process of evaluated pricing?

Many regulatory regimes like MIFID II require valuation transparency. Also, international accounting standards (IAS39) require firms to evaluate their financial assets. In illiquid financial instruments, evaluated prices provide a defendable alternative fair value.

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Today's regulatory environment, market volatility, and demand for transparency make evaluated pricing crucial for managing daily portfolios and overall risk.

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Easily meet regulatory requirements and gain significant value from our pricing solutions, tailored to streamline your processes.

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The SIX Evaluated Pricing Service covers a wide range of fixed income securities, perfectly aligning with instruments used in widely recognized fixed income benchmarks.

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Key Service Features

The Evaluated Pricing Service from SIX is specifically designed for fixed income securities, enabling clients to meet rigorous accounting, auditing, and regulatory standards in a cost-effective manner.

Transparent Evaluations: Provides full insight into the price derivation and ensures compliance.
Risk Management: Dramatically reduces operational risks through comprehensive management and ownership of the valuation process by SIX.
Flexible Reporting: Offers flexible valuation reports through the innovative IPS delivery mechanism, tailored to client needs.
Constant Accessibility: Ensures valuation transparency for fixed income instruments, accessible anytime via our EP web tool.

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Comprehensive Coverage

Our service spans 36 currencies, covering investment grade and high-yield securities, including fixed and floating rates, callable/puttable and zero-coupon notes, as well as complex instruments like asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities, collateralized loan obligations, agency and government debt, and adjustable-rate mortgages.

Using interdealer broker data and market quotes, SIX selects optimal market inputs to construct accurate spot curves and price bonds, ensuring comprehensive coverage and precision.

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