LSEG and Microsoft Partner to Enhance Financial Data Accessibility with AI

LONDON and REDMOND, Washington. — October 13, 2025 — LSEG and Microsoft Corp. have announced a significant advancement in their multi-year strategic partnership. This initiative aims to revolutionize how LSEG customers connect to licensed financial data within Microsoft solutions, enabling a seamless integration of AI-driven tools in their daily workflows.

Transforming Access to Financial Data

The collaboration focuses on empowering financial services professionals by connecting LSEG’s trusted financial content with advanced technologies from Microsoft. With the deployment of agentic AI through the Microsoft Copilot Studio, users can now leverage LSEG-licensed data more efficiently, enhancing decision-making and productivity while ensuring responsible and secure AI usage.

Leveraging Microsoft Copilot Studio

Financial professionals will benefit from built-in agents within the Microsoft Copilot Studio, which are further deployed in Microsoft 365 Copilot. This setup allows users to create, customize, and deploy AI agents powered by LSEG data, tailored to their specific needs. The platform ensures a secure, low-code environment that supports the integration of advanced AI agents into everyday workflows.

Model Context Protocol (MCP) for Enhanced Governance

Central to this initiative is the Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open-source standard developed by LSEG to facilitate the secure and transparent use of financial data. By utilizing a dedicated MCP server, LSEG customers can seamlessly connect data from LSEG’s various products, such as Workspace and Financial Analytics, optimizing their AI workflows for better performance and compliance.

Creating Custom AI Agents

With the introduction of the MCP server, users can access a wealth of LSEG-licensed financial data and analytics, empowering them to build sophisticated AI agents. This integration achieves a unique alignment of human expertise and large language model (LLM) reasoning, enhancing creativity and insight generation in a secure environment that adheres to organizational governance standards.

Streamlining the Development Process

The partnership also simplifies the process of integrating LSEG data into various AI applications. By implementing the MCP, LSEG enhances connectivity and interoperability, allowing businesses to utilize standardized data sets without cumbersome integration hurdles. This streamlined approach not only reduces costs but also accelerates the development and implementation of AI-powered tools across the industry.

Commitment to Innovation in Financial Services

The collaboration between LSEG and Microsoft highlights a shared vision for driving innovation in the financial services sector. By combining LSEG’s comprehensive data offerings with Microsoft’s advanced cloud and AI capabilities, organizations can achieve deeper insights and enhanced decision-making capabilities, positioning themselves better in a rapidly evolving market.

Conclusion

As LSEG and Microsoft continue to develop their partnership, the focus remains on transforming data access for financial professionals through AI-driven solutions. With the promise of secure, scalable, and integrated AI applications, organizations can look forward to a future where intelligent financial decision-making is powered by comprehensive data insights.