ESG sentiment identifies the public perception of companies on material ESG issues and can provide early warnings of potential controversies. These alternative datasets can also help overcome some of the challenges of slow-moving ‘traditional’ ESG data, by offering more timely insights into a company’s sustainability performance and momentum. With significant product developments in the ESG sentiment data space, this report outlines key players in the market and some of the new use cases being developed.

Quantitative funds have been a driving force in alternative data adoption. But the range of appropriate datasets can be limited due to the specific characteristics required. In this intelligence piece, we consider which datasets are most popular among quant funds and why.

China's rapid economic growth and technological advancements have generated massive amounts of industrials data. Recognising the strategic importance of this data, China has released various regulations to safeguard and control its use. In this report, we look at the country’s regulations on industrials data, analyse the implications of recent rules, and provide suggestions for navigating this evolving landscape.