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WMR FX Benchmark 12 NOON EST rate
The trusted choice in FX rates
The WMR 12 noon EST FX benchmark | LSEG gives you a reliable, transaction-oriented ratethat enables you to evaluate the markets with greater clarity. A subset of the renowned WMRIntraday service, the WMR 12 noon EST rate is backed by an International Organization ofSecurities Commissions (IOSCO)-aligned methodology and WMR’s 20 years of service as anobjective, unbiased source of FX data.
A rate that empowers your market evaluation
The WMR FX Benchmark 12 noon EST offers an array of advantages that enable you toexecute transactions more confidently.
Fully transparent, IOSCO-aligned methodology
Calculation of the WMR 12 noon EST rate is based on the same established, publishedmethodology as the full WMR FX Benchmarks | LSEG which is fully aligned with the IOSCO
Principles for Financial Benchmarks.
Calculated from actual market trades1
While many benchmarks are based on composite data, the WMR 12 noon EST is calculated onactual, primary market data for select currencies, where sufficiently available. These prices are
sourced from global trading platforms, LSEG FX Matching, EBS and Currenex, to create a moreaccurate rate.
The trusted industry standard
The WMR 12 noon EST is part of the WMR family – a series of FX benchmarks that more than
1,000 financial institutions worldwide currently rely on to achieve greater clarity in evaluating
markets. With a reputation for objectivity, transparency and reliability, WMR FX Benchmarks
have earned the respect of central banks and national regulators around the globe.
They are widely accepted by auditors and have been adopted by leading equity, bond andindex publishers.
A choice of services to align with your data needs
We offer a free-of-charge service with rates for 32 currencies against USD available daily (witha 30-minute delay) on our website at WMR FX Benchmarks | LSEG
However, because firms have varying data requirements, we also offer a more comprehensive
independent subscription to the WMR Intraday service. This subscription will provide you with
rates for over 150+ currencies against EUR, GBP and USD.
About WMR FX Benchmark services
Timeliness, transparency and reliability represent the hallmarks of WMR Benchmark services
and reflect the firm’s commitment to technical excellence and robust governance. These highstandards have earned the respect of national regulators, central banks and local authorities
around the world.

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Calculations based on transactional data for select currencies, where available.

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