Dallán Ryan

Is Alternative Data Compliance and Regulation in Europe and the UK Lagging Behind the US?

Is Alternative Data Compliance and Regulation in Europe and the UK Lagging Behind the US?

On October 12th, 2023, we hosted our annual alternative data conference in London and invited two legal experts to participate in our compliance panel titled: Is Investment Data Compliance and Regulation in Europe and the UK Lagging Behind the US?” Sonalini de Zoysa Gunasekera, Legal Counsel at Systematica Investments, and Anna Maleva-Otto, Partner at Schulte Roth + Zabel LLP joined to discuss the complexities surrounding the current state of alternative data compliance and regulation happening in Europe and the UK as opposed to the US. In this report, we expand on various topics highlighted during the panel session and discuss the evolving regulatory landscape. Key legal considerations including insider trading and MNPI and how they are treated in different jurisdictions are discussed first, and more recent financial data considerations are highlighted later.

Towards Cleaner Energy Investing: How Alternative Data Can Help Evaluate the Transition

Towards Cleaner Energy Investing: How Alternative Data Can Help Evaluate the Transition

Investing in energy markets can encompass a wide range of opportunities, including traditional fossil fuels, renewable energy, energy infrastructure, and related technologies. Historically, investments in oil and gas exploration and production have generated substantial returns during periods of high oil prices, especially during the price spikes of the 1970s and early 2000s. However, macro effects during those periods were not similar.

Profiting From Data with Felipe Torres, Account Executive, Data Solutions at G2 Data

Profiting From Data with Max Warren, Team Director, Financial Institutions Sales at Sensor Tower

In this episode, Brendan Furlong, Head of Data Sourcing and Advisory speaks with Max Warren, Team Director, Financial Institutions Sales. Max discusses why it is important to understand the quality of Sensor Tower’s panel and what is different from peers. As App data can be large Max highlights how their analyst team can help clients understand the nuances of using app data. Max also gives some examples of how the data can be used and discusses how the Pathmatics data can be a differentiator.

Profiting From Data with Felipe Torres, Account Executive, Data Solutions at G2 Data

Profiting From Data with Garrett DeSimone, Head of Quant Research at OptionMetrics

On this episode of Eagle Alpha’s Profiting From Data Podcast, host Brendan Furlong, Head of Data Sourcing and Strategy at Eagle Alpha, sits down with Garrett DeSimone, PhD and Head of Quant Research at OptionMetrics. We hear from Garrett on his background and transition from academia to OptionMetrics which is a leading data vendor covering the options market with end of day pricing and volumes back to 1996. The company also provides analytics on option market “greeks” and “option surfaces” that institutional investors can use to gain alpha opportunities or to hedge positions.

From Trends to Trades: How Alternative Data is Shaping Tech Stock Assessments

From Trends to Trades: How Alternative Data is Shaping Tech Stock Assessments

Investing in technology involves unique challenges and opportunities. The sector often commands higher valuations, reflecting its above-average growth potential. Yet, even unprofitable tech companies can hold huge valuations, demanding careful consideration of company details, product offerings, and competitive landscapes. Technology companies are also associated with continuous innovation and considerable expenditures on R&D projects.