ESG
WFIC 2017: Alt Data Dominates Day Two of Agenda
Besides satellite, Internet of Things, and social media, firms are looking for commodities and ESG datasets.
Nasdaq Explores Asia Alt Data Additions to Analytics Hub
In addition to datasets already under consideration, the exchange could also include data from Asia and other parts of the world across asset classes in the future, reports Wei-Shen Wong.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 82: An Examination of ESG & What's New With Reg SCI
Anthony and James talk AI and ESG, Reg SCI and the SEC, and Game of Thrones and Dragons.
ESG: Turning Green into Green
ESG is booming, but there's room for further development—Waters speaks to executives from banks, hedge funds, asset managers and vendors to explain how this sector is growing and how AI can speed up its development.
Morningstar Takes Stake in Fund Rating Partner Sustainalytics
The ownership stake will support the continued joint development of sustainable investment products and related tools.
Waters Cover Profile: Improving Performance — Josh Jacobson, Cheyne Capital
John Brazier talks to Cheyne Capital COO, Josh Jacobson, about his passion for improvement through the data and behavioral analysis.
Scrambled ESGs: Growth Prompts Calls for ESG Standards
Joanne Faulkner investigates changing attitudes towards ESG investments, and the resulting growth in demand for ESG data.
State Street, TruValue Ally for ESG Data Standards
State Street and TruValue Labs have announced an agreement to promote the adoption of industry-standard ESG data.
State Street: Industry More Open to ESG Factors, But Challenges Remain
State Street research indicates that lack of transparent, standardized and quality data is the biggest obstacle to broad integration of ESG factors. Joanne Faulkner analyses the results.
FTSE Russell Preps new ESG Indexes, Data Model
FTSE Russell has launched the new indexes in response to "growing demand" for underlying ESG parameters and for "smart sustainability" indexes.
BvD Integrates RepRisk ESG Data
The move is in response to growing demand for ESG risk data among BvD's client base.
Open Platform: ‘Diversifying’ Your Portfolio
Thomson Reuters' Debra Walton explores the benefits of incorporating diversity data factors into company analysis.
Politicians and Tech Startups: A Match Made in Westminster
John matches up UK political party leaders with their most likely financial technology startups.
Oekom Nabs Durha for London Office
The new London office will provide better local support for clients, and follows the opening of a New York office last month.
Opening Cross: Alternatives, Alternatives...
Looking for exposure to alternative investments? You'll need alternative types of data.
BNP Paribas Securities Services Aims for Wider Perspectives with ESG Risk Analytics
Environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) becoming a key element of risk analysis and measurement as investors demand greater portfolio visibility.
UPDATE: Thomson Reuters, TruValue Labs Grow ESG Data in Eikon
The vendors have embedded TruValue's Insight360 ESG analytics platform into Eikon.
Oekom Opens New York Office
The move will allow the ESG data vendor to grow globally
Opening Cross: The New Wave of New Wave of New Data
If old-school datasets are giving you the blues, try some green...
FTSE Russell Preps ‘Green Economy’ Data Model
The division tackles the challenges of not just Big Data but "Big Green Data" to create a data model to underly "green" indexes and investments.
SGX Readies Research Deals to Support New Indexes
The Singapore Exchange is to partner with several research providers as it looks to expand its index services and raise its profile as a custom index calculation engine.
Opening Cross: Don’t Forget the Fundamentals
As we chase outright speed, we mustn't lose sight of the underlying data about a company that makes that speed so important.
Thomson Reuters Consolidates Buy-Side Content on Eikon
The move consolidates previously separate Thomson Reuters datasets focused on the buy side, to deliver a better workflow.
2015 Year in Review: Investor Demand Drives Rise of Specialist Indexes
ESG (environmental, social and governance)-driven indexes emerged as a growing area of interest among investors.