Investment managers generate large amounts of data which need to be both protected and utilised. Further, as they look for the best investment opportunities, more managers are turning to alternative data sources in order to sharpen their competitive edge.
This report examines a number of different dimensions of data management, science and analysis. It stresses the importance of protecting a firm’s data, both from external attacks and internally grown risks. The report also outlines the growing use of natural language processing, particularly in the arena of ESG investing. As the effects of the pandemic persist, it also underscores the growing appeal of quantamental investing, which sees fundamental managers and quantitative investors working together to generate better returns for clients.