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Fastmarkets, a leading cross-commodity price reporting agency (PRA), has successfully completed its annual independent assurance review conducted by BDO, confirming alignment with the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) Principles for Oil Price Reporting Agencies as of June 30, 2025. The review evaluated Fastmarkets’ key price assessments and indices across metals and mining, forest products, […]
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