Competitor Assessment: CCF Aggregators – High Rollers In A Changing Market

The high-rolling 1990s are over, and with their end, Company, Credit & Financial (CCF) vendors are reeling. This Briefing evaluates the companies in the $21.9 billion sector, with special emphasis on six: Bloomberg, D&B, FactSet, OneSource, Reuters, and Thomson Financial. It analyzes the current drivers of change, including the effects of financial industry trends.Tables and analysis compare the six largest aggregators and their products, and 13 other companies in the space are briefly analyzed. The Briefing identifies changing user demands and highlights two players worth watching:MarketWatch.com and Alacra. For CCF vendors, this Briefing provides competitive insights and a view into a changing market environment. For buyers of CCF services, it provides detail to assist with buying decisions, and for investors, an assessment of the sector's health and potential.