Global temperature rises have put the world on course for catastrophic climate change events, spurring governments to pursue net-zero commitments by 2050. This report explores the alternative datasets that can help investors decarbonise their portfolios and achieve net-zero commitments. We also discuss dataset types for identifying opportunities in transitioning towards a low-carbon economy and mitigating exposure to climate risks.

China’s property market experienced a severe downturn in 2022 with property investment, new starts and land sales seeing historic declines. Among recent government efforts to support the market is a scheme encouraging foreign investment via property-focused private equity funds. In this intelligence piece, we highlight how alternative data can help investors detect risks and opportunities in China’s real estate sector.

The automotive industry is still struggling to meet demand following the significant supply chain issues of the past few years. The imbalance has formed new consumer trends in the space and, in turn, new ways alternative data can be used by investors to monitor the sector. Following conversations with multiple data providers, this report highlights some notable use cases.

In this Intelligence report, we provide an overview of the different data types that can be used to gain competitive intelligence. We also highlight some of the relevant providers and competitive intelligence use cases for corporations, PE/VC firms and institutional investors.

It’s too early to tell if China’s recent re-opening to the world will drive global economic growth in 2023. However, datasets that track domestic trade movement within the country can give observers an idea of the strength of post-lockdown consumption. In this report, we summarise various Chinese freight and logistics datasets, from free government offerings to courier KPI tracking services.

In 2022, the mobile location data ecosystem was battered by legal action, media scrutiny and a string of discontinuations and disruptions. In this report, we assess the fallout from this turbulence and present our view on the state of the market, including observed themes, vendors and upcoming datasets.

The alternative data landscape remains perilous for many. With unexpected legal hurdles, lack of investment client traction and questionable business strategies, not all data providers can stay the course. In this report, we highlight 10 data offerings that we think will struggle to make it to the end of the year.

Quantitative clients have been turning away from using footfall data to gauge Japanese discretionary consumption as Covid’s impact wanes. The focus on Japanese location data use is now leaning towards fundamental strategies. In this report, we highlight datasets that can shed light on Japan’s commercial, leisure and hospitality facilities and industrial activity.

The turbulence that 2022 cast upon global markets re-ignited volatility trading strategies. While many considered deploying alternative data to support their use cases, a best practice guide was difficult to find. Touching upon academic findings and industry standards, this report generates ideas and suggests alternative data solutions for distinct volatility trading use cases.

2022 was another turbulent 12 months with wars, laws and economic woes dominating the news. In this report, we look at how alternative data could be used to monitor the impact of these events – and how some events impacted the alternative data landscape.