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Building AIS-based nowcasts for seaborne trade

In this review, we summarise key findings from a new working paper from the IMF, which proposes a set of algorithms for constructing indicators of world seaborne trade using AIS (Automatic Identification System) data from vessels.

Literature Review
People Moves (23 Jul): Citadel, AIMCo, CPPIB, Pathmatics and more

In this week's round up, we report on people moves at Citadel, AIMCo, CPPIB, Pathmatics, Tussell and more. If you'd like to submit your new job or promotion, email us at [email protected]

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COVID-19: Measuring economic recovery using alt data

Following increased client interest, we highlight relevant datasets that can be used to measure the economic recovery of global markets. The Intelligence report places a focus on tracking the recovery of the US, EU, China, as well as countries that have yet to plateau in COVID-19 cases, such as India and Mexico.

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EU-US privacy shield decision throws cross-border data transfers into doubt

Last week, the European Court of Justice told companies that an existing agreement governing data sharing between the US and EU was invalid.

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ESG investors pivot to social, governance factors during COVID-19

Asset managers are paying more attention to datasets that can help them suss out the social and governance factors that are materially relevant to their investing processes, citing a shift toward those factors during the COVID-19 era.

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Alternative data for election season

With just over three months to go before the 2020 US Presidential Election, Neudata has collated various data sources that can help an investor prepare for the short and long-term implications of the world’s most closely watched political event.

Intelligence
The link between buy-side skill acquisition and alt data adoption

We summarise key findings from a working paper that theorises the relationship between alternative data sales and buy-side skills acquisition.

Literature Review
Denmark introduces mandatory data ethics reporting

Denmark has become the first country to introduce mandatory reporting requirements for companies on their artificial intelligence and data ethics practices.

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People Moves (9 Jul): Jupiter Asset Management, Standard Media Index, IFM Investors and more

In this week's round up, we report on people moves at Jupiter Asset Management, Standard Media Index, IFM Investors and more. If you'd like to submit your new job or promotion, email us at [email protected]

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California begins CCPA enforcement

Last Wednesday, California began enforcing the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA), a data privacy law that has implications for the alternative data community.

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Alternative Data News and Insight

Building AIS-based nowcasts for seaborne trade

People Moves (23 Jul): Citadel, AIMCo, CPPIB, Pathmatics and more

COVID-19: Measuring economic recovery using alt data

EU-US privacy shield decision throws cross-border data transfers into doubt

Alternative data for election season

The link between buy-side skill acquisition and alt data adoption

Denmark introduces mandatory data ethics reporting

People Moves (9 Jul): Jupiter Asset Management, Standard Media Index, IFM Investors and more

California begins CCPA enforcement

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Alternative Data News and Insight

Building AIS-based nowcasts for seaborne trade

People Moves (23 Jul): Citadel, AIMCo, CPPIB, Pathmatics and more

COVID-19: Measuring economic recovery using alt data

EU-US privacy shield decision throws cross-border data transfers into doubt

ESG investors pivot to social, governance factors during COVID-19

Alternative data for election season

The link between buy-side skill acquisition and alt data adoption

Denmark introduces mandatory data ethics reporting

People Moves (9 Jul): Jupiter Asset Management, Standard Media Index, IFM Investors and more

California begins CCPA enforcement

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