LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group), today announced a strategic collaboration with the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School through its Workspace platform.
The collaboration aims to strengthen the education and research capabilities of NUS Business School by leveraging Workspace’s comprehensive financial data and analytics. Students and academic staff will have access to real-time financial market data, reports, economic indicators, and accounting data of publicly traded companies. They will also be able to examine historical data dating back to the 1960s, economic and ratio indicators, industry statistics, equity data, interest rates, and exchange rates. In addition, the platform provides extensive coverage of real time news spanning across all asset classes, industries, and geographies.
David Day, Group Head of Sales, APAC, London Stock Exchange Group said: “We are excited to be working alongside NUS to further enhance their learning and research capabilities. With Workspace, students and teaching staff at NUS will be offered unparalleled access to financial intelligence within a tailored workflow and we believe this will be a vital tool to prepare students looking to make their mark in the world of financial services.”
Dr. Ben Charoenwong, assistant professor of finance and the chair of the financial database committee at NUS Business School, says: “In today's digital age, data is crucial in business decision-making. The ability to access, analyze, and interpret data is more important than ever, and teaching it requires a lot of data and different tools. Our collaboration with LSEG provides students and faculty with a wealth of financial and economic data to advance their learning and research.”
Workspace provides students an enriched and interactive learning and teaching experience, and efficiently delivers expertly vetted, reliable, and meaningful data. With exceptional data, news, and content coverage, Workspace combines cutting-edge web technology that is fast, light, and intuitive, providing academia with a competitive edge to create best-in-class learning experiences. The platform empowers students to excel in their studies and prepares them for success as they enter the workforce.
Workspace is committed to providing students around the world with opportunities to pursue careers in fintech and financial services through data and innovation. The platform has close collaborations with several academic institutions across Asia Pacific including the Nanyang Technological University, University of Melbourne, Griffith University and many more.