fastmarkets
Fastmarkets is a leading cross-commodity price reporting agency (PRA) providing data, analytics, and insights for agriculture, forest products, metals, mining, and energy transition markets.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1882
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom
- CEO
- Raju Daswani
About
At the heart of Fastmarkets is a mission to create transparent commodity markets, empowering customers to build a more sustainable world. With a rich history dating back to 1865, the company has established itself as an industry-leading Price Reporting Agency (PRA) and information provider for the agriculture, forest products, metals and mining, and energy transition commodities markets. Fastmarkets serves its global clientele with critical commodity benchmark prices and assessments, insightful forecasts, in-depth analytics, breaking news, and impactful industry events. This comprehensive data is vital for customers navigating dynamic, and often opaque, markets, enabling them to make informed trading decisions and effectively manage risk. The culture at Fastmarkets is energized by a diversity of intellect, experiences, and perspectives, fostering an environment where every individual is valued and has a deep sense of belonging. This inclusive approach encourages everyone to bring their best selves to work each day. The team is driven by a passion to make their customers successful, combining authoritative expertise with a pragmatic understanding of how markets operate. This allows them to provide clarity even in the most volatile market conditions. Fastmarkets operates on a foundation of respect and trust, exemplified by their 'Working 3.0' model, which supports flexibility and empowers employees to make a difference for each other and for the world. The company is committed to continuous growth, both organically and through strategic acquisitions, always aiming to enhance its offerings and expand its reach in serving the global commodity landscape.