July notebook: Transactional panels soar + discontinuations galore
Hear from Neudata's head of research on the top trends in July.
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The Signal: Retail round-up
Our July edition looks at vendor-supplied data on the retail industry, to highlight shopping behaviour and how events such as Prime Day and Pride impact sales differently. -
Monitoring geopolitical risk with alternative data
From pandemic restrictions to conflicts between countries, geopolitical developments can have a huge impact on global and local economies. In this report, we highlight alternative datasets to help assess risk for a country’s economy, financial stability and international trade. -
Is inflation being driven by a wage-price spiral?
The return of high inflation has revived the economic trauma of the 1970s concerning wage-price spirals. To compare the current conditions of inflationary pressure, we summarise a working paper by the IMF that studies the impacts of wage-price spirals on inflation. We also highlight alternative sources of relevant economic data, including salary information, that offer timely insights into wage growth and the current macroeconomic climate. -
ESG sentiment – the data landscape
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. -
Datasets for quants: A birds-eye view
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. -
Neudata analysis – “Preparing for the modern SEC exam”
Exam priorities, advice and the role alternative data plays within the exam. -
June notebook: Finicity frustrations + Reddit escalations
Hear from Neudata's head of research on the top trends in June. -
Which vendors were most popular in Neudata’s Summer 2023 AltDating cycle?
Which vendors fared the best in Neudata's Summer 2023 AltDating networking program? -
Navigating data compliance in China as enforcement intensifies
China's effort to control the information leaving its shores has escalated with the vigorous enforcement of laws and regulations targeting offshore data transfers. The endeavor has caused disruptions for data vendors with China-focused product offerings as they adapt to evolving compliance standards. However, despite the confusion, buyers can still take viable measures to mitigate risk, and as with any significant regulatory change, the adjustment period will eventually end.