The Impact of Congressional Stock Transactions and Legislative Lobbying: Insights from Alternative Data
Congressional stock trading has come under scrutiny in recent years as over 100 members of Congress made around 11,000 trades in 2023 with a total value of over 1 billion USD according to Unusual Whales, a financial data platform. Interestingly, these trades have...
Unlocking the Potential of Alternative Data in Real Estate Investment
Real estate has long been a cornerstone of diversified investment portfolios, offering the potential for income and capital appreciation and there is now even more potential for using alternative data in real estate investment. David Rovella at Bloomberg recently...
The CFPB’s Proposed Rule on Open Banking and its Potential Impact on Alternative Data
In April, Penny Lee, President and CEO of the Financial Technology Association, and Daniel Gorfine, Senior Advisor to the Financial Technology Association and CEO of Gattaca Horizons joined a recent session to discuss the CFPB’s proposed rule on open banking and its...
Data Buyer Types in the Alternative Data Ecosystem
Introduction to Alternative Data Buyer Types In the expanding landscape of investment and financial analysis, the role of the data buyer has become increasingly significant, and the use of alternative data has become a pivotal aspect of strategy for a variety of firms...
Alternative Data for Credit Scoring: Enhancing Risk Assessment Accuracy
Unlock the potential of Alternative Data for Credit Scoring to revolutionize financial inclusivity and accuracy in credit assessments. This cutting-edge approach leverages diverse data sources, from utility bill payments to gig economy earnings, offering a more...
Importance of Point-in-Time for Alternative Data
Point-in-Time for Alternative Data is crucial in ensuring the accuracy and relevance of financial analyses. This introduction explores how this data type maintains the integrity of historical records, supporting robust investment strategies and quantitative research....
