Data compliance has always been an important subject, however, there have been several key events that have paved the way toward where we are today. We are now seeing regulators proactively examining firms’ policies and procedures with more intent. Data sources...
Buyside funds and data vendors with varying levels of alternative data experience completed detailed surveys over a one-month period in late 2022. This report highlights the key takeaways from these surveys across data discovery, trialing, productization, conversions...
This January System2 participated in (and won) the Eagle Alpha Next Level Hackathon, blending quantitative data from six different alternative (and traditional) data vendors to evaluate potential gains from using alternative data for systematic investing. Quant...
Our Much Anticipated Annual Alternative Data Report: A Year in Review for 2022 is Here! Eagle Alpha's most in-demand and in-depth industry report features a look at the year in alternative data growth, trends, marketplace, and both buyer and vendor needs. We then take...
External data, commonly known as alternative data, is any data generated from outside an organization, with examples including employment data, geolocation data, social media data, and consumer transaction data. The data is derived from two main sources (i) data...
Investors need to be very careful about how they interpret self-reported ESG data. Not all ESG controversies are the sameAn “outside-in” approach provides a more balanced perspective. Alternative data is particularly valuable at plugging data gaps in the social...
