As the CEO of LSEG, David Schwimmer expressed satisfaction with the company’s performance in the first quarter of the year. He noted that they had experienced solid growth in line with their plans, with strong performances in FTSE Russell, Risk Intelligence, and Tradeweb. Additionally, the Equities business saw a return to growth.
Looking ahead, Schwimmer expressed optimism for the rest of the year and anticipated further progress in various aspects of the business. He highlighted the ongoing innovation within LSEG, with new product launches expected throughout the year. The Microsoft partnership was also making significant progress, with several products set to enter external pilot or general release in the near future.
The migration of datasets onto the Microsoft platform is also underway, which will enhance customer access to LSEG’s data. Schwimmer emphasized that this move will help improve customer experience and make it easier for them to access and analyze data.
Overall, Schwimmer expressed confidence in LSEG’s ability to continue its growth trajectory and achieve even greater success in the future. He is excited about what lies ahead for the company and looks forward to continuing to lead it through its next phase of growth and development.