Dow Jones and FactSet have announced the launch of Dow Jones Investment Banker on FactSet. Dow Jones Investment Banker's focused news, opinion, research, data visualization and executive moves are now available within FactSet, a real-time platform of data, analytics and applications important to bankers and analysts as they monitor events, develop pitches and deliver ideas to clients.

With Dow Jones Investment Banker presented alongside FactSet’s workflow, bankers will be able to move smoothly between FactSet’s data and analytics and Dow Jones news, opinion and search.

Robert Passarella, vice president and managing director of institutional markets at Dow Jones, said: “Dow Jones Investment Banker on FactSet supports bankers at every step of their workflow and gives them the competitive edge they need to generate deal ideas and quickly identify and track the companies and industries most significant to their clients, without wasting precious time searching for critical news, analysis and data.”

Scott Beyer, director of sales at FactSet global banking and brokerage services, said: “FactSet is dedicated to providing clients with in-depth company and industry insight. Incorporating Dow Jones Investment Banker’s exclusive opinion and analysis alongside FactSet’s powerful analytics gives bankers the tools essential to making meaningful discoveries for the benefit of their clients.”

FactSet combines integrated financial information, analytical applications, and client service to enhance the workflow and productivity of the global investment community.