Our proprietary metadata reveals how alt data is developing in new markets around the world, highlighting not only the most popular datasets in each region but also looking at trends in pricing and adoption.

We revisit the ever-changing world of consumer transaction data, exploring developments in e-receipts, point-of-sale and credit and debit card data.

While Ozempic stole 2023’s healthcare headlines, the sector also saw an uptick in private equity interest. In this intelligence piece we explore key areas where alternative data can offer additional insights.

We look back at last year’s contribution to the alternative data landscape. New jargon has made its way into common use, while leading alt data categories have seen their ecosystems disrupted. Below, we look at what these developments mean for data buyers and sellers, and how the landscape is changing.

In January 2023, we looked at 10 data products that might not survive the year. In this follow-up, we summarise the current state of those products and their vendors.

News data has historically been a popular source of alternative data due to its ability to influence investor sentiment and move markets. The rise in AI has increased the scrutiny of underlying training data for generative AI models and increased understanding of the value of proprietary data. As newspapers increasingly take actions to protect and monetise their content, we discuss the existing news landscape, the growth of publishers selling directly to investors and the implications of these developments.

China is slowly opening the door to international commodities traders, spurring a growth in demand for data. In this report, we break down the Chinese commodity data market and highlight the datasets relied on by Chinese traders.

High interest rates have contributed to record low private equity deal volumes. Faced with steep borrowing costs, PE firms are focusing on maximising value from portfolio companies.

Dozens of Chinese companies, from leading tech giants to new entrants, have jumped on the LLM bandwagon in the wake of ChatGPT’s public release. How has the new revolutionary technology affected data space in China in the past year? This report summarises our on-the-ground findings.

The recent ESG backlash has led to increased scrutiny. This report provides an overview of third-party datasets that can help investors compare ESG disclosures with material sustainability performance.