Tech transformation In many industries, including finance, technology has already had a transformative impact. IT systems are critical bank infrastructure as evidenced by the multiple complex challenges banks face as their IT systems are ringfenced. …

Restarting the economic growth will need considerable private sector injections of funds over a 3–5 year recovery cycle. Thursday, April 29, 2020, the U.S. Department of Commerce reported that consumer spending dropped by 7.5% in March. …

A few general points to help everyone when assessing dynamic strategies synthesizing Porter 5 and Blue Ocean. Frame the situation in the marketplace from a perspective of context and competitive environment. Applying an external lens to the situation helps in understanding the context within which the strategic decision making is…

Adapting increasingly sophisticated analytical tools helps enterprises to explore FinTech opportunities: it is not story of technology anymore, but a story built on data. What is FinTech? FinTech combines financial services with modern technology. …

Alternative data conferences connect actors in the buy-side ecosystem to explore novel use cases as the demand for alternative data is increasingly intense. Only the largest and most sophisticated players with distinctly unique roles can leverage their critical edge. …

Machine learning models are complex chains of processes where a number of different steps interlink to create a cohesive production flow. With the digital transformation of financial services, the role of digitally savvy, sophisticated fintechs that embrace proactive deployment machine learning is pivotal. Most, if not all, firms in financial…

New sources of digital information improve investment decisions – to understand how they add value, we need to understand how they are created. — Alternative data is a buzzword, yet it wields enormous potential not only for investors and businesses, but also for governments and regulators. It is the result of our unprecedented data revolution, yet it is obscure and hard to find, although it is hiding in plain sight.

Series exploring the implications of the strategic shift from fundamental investment analysis to quantamental management. — Because alternative data is transforming the investment management processes for asset managers – hedge funds, mutual funds, foundations, and pension funds – understanding the complex forces driving this digital transformation provide strategic opportunities. …