Refinitiv - Financial Markets

Available Databases

Financial Markets, Property and M&A Data​. These databases are available as part of the University's subscription to Refinitiv services.

  • SDC Platinum

    SDC Platinum

    Database Content

    Detailed financial transaction information available on:

    • ​New issues​
    • M&A​
    • Bonds​
    • Syndicated loans​
    • Private equity​
    • Project finance​
    • Poison pills and many more

    More information available on this details page.

  • DataStream

    DataStream

    Database Content

    • Stocks​
    • Bonds​
    • Indices​
    • Options​
    • Convertibles​
    • Warrants​
    • Swaps​
    • Foreign exchange rates​
    • Interest rates​
    • Fixed income instruments​
    • Derivatives

    More information available on this details page.

  • DealScan

    DealScan

    Database Content

    Provides information on the global commercial loan market including:

    • Loan pricing and contracts details​
    • Terms and conditions​

    It also provides contract information for:

    • High yield bonds, private placements​
    • Hybrid financial structures​

    Sourced from:

    • SEC filings and public documents (10Ks, 10Qs, 8Ks and registration statements)​
    • Loan syndicators as well as other internal sources
  • Mutual Fund Holdings

    Mutual Fund Holdings

    Database Content

    Provides:

    • Security holding information for all registered mutual funds that report their holdings with the SEC​
    • Plus 3,000 global funds​

    Reported securities include all:

    • NYSE​
    • AMEX​
    • NASDAQ​
    • Toronto​
    • Montreal common stocks.

How to Access?

SDC Platinum

FBE Honours and Masters students

FBE & MBS Academic staff and PhD students

PHYSICAL ACCESS - Booking required

Staff: Book via email to FBE-Research@unimelb.edu.au so that we may book on your behalf.

Students: Book via FBE Research Databases Facility Computer Booking System

  • Access WRDS via a Day Pass in the FBE Research Databases Facility​
  • Location – Upper Ground South Floor, Giblin Eunson Library ​
How to request a Day Pass?
  1. Login to the General PCs with your Unimelb details
  2. Click on the WRDS shortcut icon

DataStream, DealScan & Mutual Fund Holdings

FBE & MBS Academic staff and PhD students

  • Register for an individual online WRDS account with your Unimelb email​
  • Access chosen database online through WRDS

FBE Honours and Masters students

PHYSICAL ACCESS

Booking required: FBE Research Databases Facility Computer Booking System

  • Access WRDS via a Day Pass in the FBE Research Databases Facility​
  • Location – Upper Ground South Floor, Giblin Eunson Library ​
How to request a Day Pass?
  1. Login to the General PCs with your Unimelb details
  2. Click on the WRDS shortcut icon

Temporary remote access during COVID-19 is available for SDC Platinum and DataStream databases. Faculty staff and students can request this by filling in the form here.

Support Resources

Further Information:
SDC Platinum & DataStream​

DealScan & Mutual Fund Holdings

1. Login to WRDS

2. Click on Thomson/Refinitiv​

3. Click on:​

  • Manuals & Overviews​
  • Knowledge Base​