Moody’s to discontinue ESG scores and partner with MSCI
The deal represents inevitable consolidation in the sector and is raising concerns across the sector about price hikes.
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Harnessing transaction data for accurate retail forecasts in Korea
In this report, we outline transactional datasets that can provide insights into Korea’s retail sector and effectively identify consumer spending patterns. -
Smart investments: The role of tech data in private equity
With the boom in AI, tech-focused datasets have seen increased interest among private market investors. In this report, we discuss some of the latest trends in the tech data space. -
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July notebook: Korean consumers + Yodlee rumours
Hello! Some of the biggest talking points in the research team this past month have been: 1) Growing concerns over the availability of US consumer banking and credit data. This is mainly due to statements from the CFPB over the course of the pa... -
Alternative data for insurers
In an increasingly complex risk environment, some insurers are turning to alternative data to gain a competitive edge. We look at datasets that can deliver returns. -
Do well-adopted datasets suffer from alpha decay?
As datasets gain more users, opportunities for alpha can often be diluted. We summarise a paper that investigates the impacts of crowding and the triggers of alpha decay. -
Similarweb acquires 42matters
The deal will expand its offering through the addition of app store, app engagement and mobile SDK data. -
The CFPB takes on data: Regulating data brokers and the move towards open banking
The bureau's proposed regulations will undoubtedly affect the alternative data space, and we believe these effects will be significant. -
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The Signal, July 2024: Consumer optimism, electoral uncertainty and a real estate rebound
This month’s alternative data insights include returning consumer confidence, voter volatility in the UK and optimism in the real estate sector. -
BlackRock enters private markets data sector with $3.2bn Preqin deal
The deal reflects how investments in private assets are becoming more data-driven, in line with shifts in other asset classes.