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Tomorrow.io cancels SPAC deal

Tomorrow.io has cancelled its plans to become a publicly listed company, citing poor market conditions. The weather data vendor was set to merge with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Pine Technology Acquisition Corp., a deal that it init...

News 10 Mar 2022
Is social media sentiment data useful?

We summarise a 2022 research article that interviewed professionals within investment management, either utilising or monetising alternative data - and, in particular, their thoughts on social media-based sentiment analysis.

Literature Review 9 Mar 2022
Diversity, equity and inclusion data

To celebrate International Women’s Day and Black History Month, we summarise the market landscape of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) data. In this report, we highlight 1) the studies that link DEI to company performance, 2) common dataset types, trends & challenges, and 3) the data vendors across this space.

Intelligence 8 Mar 2022
People moves (3 March 2022): Third Point, App Annie, SigTech and more

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News 3 Mar 2022
Quiver Quantitative closes $2m funding round

Web-scraped data provider Quiver Quantitative has raised $2m in funding, which it intends to use to grow its platform. According to a company release, the vendor will use the funds to “accelerate the accessibility of alternative data for retail in...

News 3 Mar 2022
From ratings to impact – the evolution of ESG data

ESG ratings are becoming old school. With advancements in big data and the growing demand for more sophisticated evaluation methodologies, ESG data is set for the next stage of evolution. We summarise the reasons behind the transition towards impact-based ESG assessments and notable vendors within the space.

Intelligence 1 Mar 2022
March Tidbits: FX volatility and exclusive clickstream/receipt data vendors

In our March note to clients, we highlight three actions that you should take to make the most of your Neudata subscription this month.

Tidbits 1 Mar 2022
People moves (24 Feb 2022): Bloomberg, Preqin, TraditionDATA and more

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News 24 Feb 2022
Capital flows and FX volatility: an inevitable symbiosis

We summarise a 2021 research paper that uses EPFR data on portfolio flows to analyse the relationship between capital flow volatility and currency exchange rate (FX) volatility in advanced and emerging markets. In addition to summarizing key findings, we also pinpoint the key datasets that may be used to track cross-border capital flows and relative macroeconomic indicators.

Literature Review 23 Feb 2022
Satellite Vu plans thermal imaging data collection in 2023

Satellite Vu has announced plans to launch “the world’s highest resolution thermal imaging satellite” early next year. It will partner with SpaceX to facilitate the launch. The mission will put the first of Satellite Vu’s seven satellites into a l...

News 23 Feb 2022

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Tomorrow.io cancels SPAC deal

Diversity, equity and inclusion data

People moves (3 March 2022): Third Point, App Annie, SigTech and more

Quiver Quantitative closes $2m funding round

From ratings to impact – the evolution of ESG data

March Tidbits: FX volatility and exclusive clickstream/receipt data vendors

People moves (24 Feb 2022): Bloomberg, Preqin, TraditionDATA and more

Capital flows and FX volatility: an inevitable symbiosis

Satellite Vu plans thermal imaging data collection in 2023

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Alternative Data News and Insight

Tomorrow.io cancels SPAC deal

Is social media sentiment data useful?

Diversity, equity and inclusion data

People moves (3 March 2022): Third Point, App Annie, SigTech and more

Quiver Quantitative closes $2m funding round

From ratings to impact – the evolution of ESG data

March Tidbits: FX volatility and exclusive clickstream/receipt data vendors

People moves (24 Feb 2022): Bloomberg, Preqin, TraditionDATA and more

Capital flows and FX volatility: an inevitable symbiosis

Satellite Vu plans thermal imaging data collection in 2023

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