We reflect on an area of alternative data that has become one of the most nuanced segments in recent times: APAC. In this Intelligence report, we leverage our unique position in the industry between data buyers and sellers, as well as our proprietary data, to look at trends and recent themes of the APAC alternative data sector.

The video gaming industry has been a topic of conversation amongst our clients recently, perhaps due to notable M&A, IPOs, and growing talk around the “metaverse”. In this Intelligence report, we break down the data sources that track various performance drivers for video gaming stocks, the key vendors that offer such datasets, and our view on these offerings.

ESG ratings are becoming old school. With advancements in big data and the growing demand for more sophisticated evaluation methodologies, ESG data is set for the next stage of evolution. We summarise the reasons behind the transition towards impact-based ESG assessments and notable vendors within the space.

The state of the energy industry has been the topic of the moment, especially here in Europe - from energy companies ceasing trading in the UK, to supply shortages in the US, to pushes for nuclear-heavy energy generation in France. In this report, we outline the datasets available to monitor this volatile industry. We also draw attention to three case studies that showcase the application of alternative data in tracking the energy sector.

Every year, Saxo Bank’s strategists release ten ‘Outrageous Predictions’, which constitute major events should they materialise. This year’s predictions include Meta becoming less competitive, Reddit investors targeting sin stocks, and the looming energy crisis altering climate policies. With Facebook reporting a decline in DAUs and climate commitments yet to be enforced, we outline several alternative datasets that could help navigate 2022.

At Neudata, we see a growing appetite for alternative datasets that can be used to track performance drivers for ecommerce marketplaces and retailers. In this Intelligence report, we break down the various data sources that can provide insight into revenues and costs for companies such as Shopee, Shein, eBay, and Meesho.

It’s now the Year of the Tiger – the zodiac sign being a symbol of both strength and unpredictability. We find it apt, therefore, that we see strong demand and unpredictable supply for the China data market this year. In this report, we share three predictions for what else 2022 has to offer.

Future gazing is a tough gig but someone’s got to do it. We look into Neudata’s crystal ball to predict which alternative data products may not make it past 2022.

With all the hype around expensive JPEGs of Apes, Cats and Punks, we explore the alternative datasets available to monitor the booming NFT market. The report touches on the key dataset types available, including on chain, search, web traffic, social media, and app data.

We highlight the trending ESG datasets in 2021 based on clickstream activity of our clients on the Neudata Scout platform. We summarise the offerings of the top 15 ESG data products and discuss our views on the drivers of their popularity.