Raw Data
These resources are recommended for finding financial and economic data and statistics.
Bankscope
Financial data on world banks. Bankscope, FAME and Osiris all have a similar interface, so once you have familiarised yourself with one, you should be able to use the others.
Bloomberg
Bloomberg provides access to a vast array of financial data along with economic and business news. It also provides information on countries, international organisations and prominent individuals. Getting Started with Bloomberg provides access information and guidance to using the database. The Bloomberg Room is situated on Floor 3 of the Library; if you wish to use Bloomberg then you must first book a terminal.
Datastream
Datastream provides access to company, economic and financial data from around the world, over many years. There are two Datastream rooms on the ground floor of the Library; if you wish to use Datastream then you must first book a room.
A collection of online training resources covering Datastream, Reuters 3000 Xtra and Thomson ONE is available via the Thomson Reuters Knowledge Network. The available resources include interactive videos, 1-to-1 sessions with trainers and interactive online group training sessions.
FAME (Financial Analysis Made Easy)
Company and financial data on medium and large UK and Irish businesses. Bankscope, FAME and Osiris all have a similar interface, so once you have familiarised yourself with one, you should be able to use the others.
ESDS (Economic and Social Data Service)
Four separate resources, Governmental, International, Longitudinal and Qualidata, provide information on key economic and social data, including government surveys and economic time series data. ESDS International offers access to times series data from a range of sources including OECD, World Bank and IMF. You will need to complete a registration form, using your Brunel email address, before logging in. User guides for ESDS are available here.
Osiris
Financial data on international companies, banks and insurance providers. Bankscope, FAME and Osiris all have a similar interface, so once you have familiarised yourself with one, you should be able to use the others.
Reuters 3000 Xtra
Provides access to real time (with a 15 minute delay) financial and company data. Includes graphs, quotes and news. Please download and install the ICA Client from the link on the Reuters 3000 Xtra Login page.
Please note that this resource is only available using Internet Explorer.
A collection of online training resources covering Datastream, Reuters 3000 Xtra and Thomson ONE is available via the Thomson Reuters Knowledge Network. The available resources include interactive videos, 1-to-1 sessions with trainers and interactive online group training sessions.
Please note: this database will be migrating to Eikon during April 2013. More details will be announced shortly.
Thomson One Banker
Provides access to global market data and news. Includes company accounts, shareholder information, IPO data and information on Mergers and Acquisitions. Data is provided by leading financial sources including Thomson Financial and Worldscope.
A password is required for access.
Please note that this resource is only available using Internet Explorer.
A collection of online training resources covering Datastream, Reuters 3000 Xtra and Thomson ONE is available via the Thomson Reuters Knowledge Network. The available resources include interactive videos, 1-to-1 sessions with trainers and interactive online group training sessions.
If you are looking for companies not included in one of these databases, try using the Company Dossier section in Nexis.
You might also find useful information here:
- Market research – reports on markets, industries, countries and companies and statistics
- Statistics
