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Alternative data for commodity futures trading
Current macroeconomic conditions have returned investors’ attention to the commodities markets. In 1Q23, we received particular enquiries about datasets for trading commodity futures contracts. In this report, we assess features of the most popular commodity datasets and how they can be deployed in futures contract trading strategies. -
Location data: 2023 regulatory outlook
Location data has long been considered a high-risk data category. Recently, it’s been at the center of several high-profile legal battles and regulatory actions involving issues of privacy and consent – most notably in the aftermath of Roe v. Wade being overturned in June 2022. In response, we’ve seen a marked decline in new location data products and a considerable increase in discontinuations. -
ChatGPT: alternative data use cases and implications
OpenAI's ChatGPT has gained global attention for its human-like abilities, fuelling heated competition among AI bot developers. Its underlying model, GPT-3.5/GPT-4, has been lauded for its ability to easily analyse and summarise unstructured data such as sentiment and patterns. In this report, we look at the technology’s alternative data use cases, how some vendors are incorporating it into their offerings, and potential limitations and implications. -
Man Group’s ArcticDB simplifies work for its data team
ArcticDB, a new DataFrames database product developed by Man Group, helps the global investment manager derive insights from large alternative datasets faster. -
Climate risk solutions – the data marketplace
As Biden issues his first presidential veto to allow ESG considerations into investment decisions and global regulators mobilise on climate-related risks, we expect the demand for environmental data solutions to grow. In this report, we summarise the data marketplace and highlight several key trends across the climate risk solutions space. -
The insider’s take on SEC priorities for data in 2023
On March 2nd, 2023, Neudata hosted four employees of the Securities Exchange Commission, including Regional Director Silvestre Fontes, on an in-person panel addressing regulatory issues in alternative data. We provide our analysis and commentary on the panel. -
The Signal: Tracking ChatGPT’s impact
We examine the hype around ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by OpenAI. -
This is not legal advice…
We spend a disproportionate amount of time analyzing data diligence practices and compliance procedures, largely because many buyers and sellers of alternative data consider them the critical risk mitigators in using alternative data. But... -
Portfolio decarbonisation – the data marketplace
Global temperature rises have put the world on course for catastrophic climate change events, spurring governments to pursue net-zero commitments by 2050. This report explores the alternative datasets that can help investors decarbonise their portfolios and achieve net-zero commitments. We also discuss dataset types for identifying opportunities in transitioning towards a low-carbon economy and mitigating exposure to climate risks.