Man Group’s ArcticDB simplifies work for its data team
ArcticDB, a new DataFrames database product developed by Man Group, helps the global investment manager derive insights from large alternative datasets faster.
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Climate risk solutions – the data marketplace
As Biden issues his first presidential veto to allow ESG considerations into investment decisions and global regulators mobilise on climate-related risks, we expect the demand for environmental data solutions to grow. In this report, we summarise the data marketplace and highlight several key trends across the climate risk solutions space. -
The insider’s take on SEC priorities for data in 2023
On March 2nd, 2023, Neudata hosted four employees of the Securities Exchange Commission, including Regional Director Silvestre Fontes, on an in-person panel addressing regulatory issues in alternative data. We provide our analysis and commentary on the panel. -
This is not legal advice…
We spend a disproportionate amount of time analyzing data diligence practices and compliance procedures, largely because many buyers and sellers of alternative data consider them the critical risk mitigators in using alternative data. But... -
Portfolio decarbonisation – the data marketplace
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. -
The Signal: Tracking ChatGPT’s impact
We examine the hype around ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by OpenAI. -
March notebook: Hi-tech dining + SVB opining
Hear from Neudata's head of research on the top trends in March. -
An alternative data primer for China’s property sector
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. -
Gaining an edge from corporate site visits in China
In an increasingly virtual business environment, a physical presence can give investors an upper hand. A Chinese study attempts to show how corporate site visits by hedge funds can positively influence their returns. We summarise the analysis from this paper and the potential data sources that could help readers monitor site visits by Chinese fund managers. -
An introduction to ESG compliance
Centered on the idea that regulated buyers have a duty to exercise good judgment and act in the best interest of their investors, ESG data compliance can generally be distilled into two questions: Are funds getting what they paid for from data vendors? And are they properly marketing and disclosing their ESG-related investment methods and strategies to their investors?