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Value of ESG Ratings, Scores Still Debated Amid Differing Reports
Consensus remains elusive over the value of aggregated ESG metrics such as ratings and other scores despite a flurry of recent studies on the contentious issue. Three issuers of ratings and indexes conducted their own research into the performance of funds and assets relative to their ratings and while two found at least some correlation...
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PE Deal Failures Highlight Importance of Private Data, Says JMAN Group
The critical importance of data to the private equity and alternatives markets sector is starkly underlined by an observation from Anush Newman, chief executive and co-founder of JMAN Group. “In the past 18 months, I know of at least 20 acquisition deals that have fallen through because the target companies didn’t have enough data to...
Busy NeoXam Takes Aim at Private Market Data Challenges
It’s been a busy first half for French data and portfolio management technology provider NeoXam, with expansion of its Australian operations, an addition to its management team and strengthened partnerships with established clients. Amidst this busyness has been a focus on providing private-market data capabilities as buy-side firms increase their exposure to alternatives such as...
Uncovering Data Anomalies: 16 Data Observability Solutions for Capital Markets
Financial institutions’ operational resilience depends largely on the integrity of their data and the applications it feeds. The huge volume of data that modern organisations ingest makes this a challenge. The accuracy, completeness and timeliness of critical data can be improved if it is monitored and checked as it moves through increasingly intricate data pipelines...
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Novata Teams With Microsoft on Private Markets ESG Data
Novata is to collaborate with Microsoft to scale its private-market ESG data offering. The two companies plan to develop artificial intelligence tools to simplify data collection and reporting, and give smaller companies climate reporting tools.
ICE Integrates NatureAlpha Biodiversity Data
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) has integrated biodiversity data from start-up NatureAlpha. The new feed, NatureAlpha’s Glovers 2.0, will be integrated into ICE’s ICE Climate Analytics Platform.
Bloomberg Widens Leveraged Loans Indices
Bloomberg Indices’ leveraged loans gauges have been expanded. The Bloomberg European Leveraged Loan Index and the Bloomberg Global Leveraged Loan Index complement the US benchmark that was launched last year. The indices are built on Bloomberg’s own evaluated pricing engine, BVAL, and include about 100 sub-indices, giving investors more granular visibility.
RepRisk Data Available on Aladdin
Reputational risk data provider RepRisk’s content is now available on Blackrock’s Aladdin platform. The Switzerland-based company said its data is used by 80 per cent “of the world’s top investment managers and 14 of the top 20 private equity firms to make better-informed portfolio and investment decisions”.
GLEIF Appoints Singapore’s TradeGo as vLEI Issuer
The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) has named Singapore’s TradeGo as a Qualified vLEI Issuer, permitting it to issue and register virtual equivalents of the internationally recognised entity verification technology.
Natural History Museum Biodiversity Index Adopted by GIST Impact
The British Natural History Museum’s Biodiversity Intactness Index has been integrated into GIST Impact’s risk data and analytics suite of nature-focused tools. The index, which is derived from data contained within the museum’s body of research going back decades, is used as a measure of ecosystem health by a number of data providers to help…
Calero eBonding Technology Enabled to Manage LSEG Entitlements
Users of LSEG’s Refinitiv Data Platform (Hosted) will now be able to automate their entitlement interactions through Calero’s eBonding capabilities. Calero said the integration through API will reduce the manual processes that had typified clients’ management of LSEG entitlements. Through the integration users will be able automate access requests, changes and cancellations, which had been…
HK Government Backs ESG Compliance Provider Diginex
ESG reporting technology provider Diginex has received funding from the Hong Kong government to expand its artificial intelligence-driven functionality to help financial institutions meet sustainability compliance obligations. The investment of an undisclosed sum follows the company’s US$2 billion acquisition of AI-driven data management and customer engagement business Resulticks Global Companies early in June. Diginex said…
Similarweb Traffic Info Integrated into Bloomberg Alternative Data Platform
Bloomberg has incorporated web analytics provider Similarweb’s web traffic data to its alternative data sets for Terminal users. Featured within Bloomberg’s Alternative Data Analytics Platform, the Similarweb feeds will enable investors to better nowcast company key performance indicators and identify trends within company performance. Similarweb’s web and app analytics are sourced from more than 200…
New Products from Snowflake Unveiled at its Annual Summit
Snowflake has announced a slew of new products at its annual “summit”. The data management platform unveiled a new ingestion service called Openflow, which uses open standards and Apache NiFi. It also took the covers off Gen2 Standard Warehouse and Adaptive Compute that accelerates performance and improvs usability; introduced an Intelligence and Data Science Agent…
Clearwater Tech Chosen by Denmark’s Norli Liv & Pension
Danish pension provider Norli Liv & Pension has revamped its investment accounting, reporting and compliance operations using Clearwater Analytics’ investment management platform. Boise, Idaho-based Clearwater said its technology will “eliminate multiple legacy platforms, reduce manual work” and accelerate Norli Liv & Pension’s monthly close.
Fitch’s BMI Unveils Country-level ESG Data and Metrics
Fitch Solutions’ BMI has begun offering its investor clients country-level ESG data, scores, insights and forecasts covering 140 markets. The ESG Country product also includes GeoQuant political risk scores alongside metrics on ESG impacts in trade, industry and politics as well as separate reports on emerging markets.
ISS STOXX ESG Data Integrated by DekaBank
DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale (Deka) has incorporated ISS STOXX’s ESG data into its systems for use by the German organisation’s asset management, fund administration and treasury management divisions. Deka is the central asset manager of the German Savings Bank and will utilise IS STOXX’s climate data, corporate and country ratings, SDG scores and regulatory solutions, including…
SimCorp Updates Axioma Model to Tackle Increased Market Gyrations
SimCorp has sought to better prepare clients for increased market volatility with an update to its Axioma Worldwide Equity Factor Risk Model, which is designed to help managers identify risks in their portfolios. Among its improvements is the introduction of a Non-Linear Residual Factor, which uses machine learning to identify hidden factor correlations that can’t…
RecordPoint, OCG to Jointly Pursue Growth in Financial Services
Data management and governance services firm RecordPoint will work with advisory Oceanic Consulting Group (OCG) as it grows its business within the financial services sector. Together, RecordPoint and OCG will “help institutions build stronger data foundations and future-proof their governance frameworks in an increasingly complex landscape”, they said in a statement.
Latest people
Gresham Names New Sales Director for Asian Growth Focus
Gresham has appointed Haley Zhu as sales director for the Asia-Pacific, where she will help lead growth in a region that is a strategic focus for the enterprise data automation technology provider amid greater regulatory complexity. Zhu has worked for more than 15 years in FinTech on sell-side and buy-side platforms, enterprise data and regulatory…
Duco Appoints New COO
Data automation provider Duco has appointed Anthony Northam as its new Chief Operating Officer. Formerly group head of customer strategy and solutions at LSEG, Northam has more than 25 years of experience in the data industry and also held down senior positions at Thomson Reuters. “Anthony’s proven track record in scaling operations and driving strategic…
SimCorp Names New Chief Commercial Officer
SimCorp former director of strategy Dean McIntyre has been named the investment management software provider’s chief commercial officer, the third senior appointment this year. McIntyre will be responsible for instigating international initiatives on data and operations, as well as within the frontline commercial and marketing teams. After holding senior positions at companies including Bloomberg, Schroders…
GoldenSource Names New Managing Director
Global enterprise and master data management company GoldenSource has named former Fenergo senior manager Terry Flynn as its managing director, the company’s third leadership appointment in a year. The New York-based technology company said Flynn will focus on building GoldenSource’s buy-side client base. Over two decades Flynn has held senior positions at SunGard, Charles River…
Finbourne Appoints New Board Chair and Creates Advisory Board
Finbourne Technology has appointed a new board chair and advisory board to “enhance client focus and support continued growth”. Toby Glaysher, the new Finbourne board chair, joins the UK investment technology firm from Northern Trust. Finbourne said his track record of scaling business growth at previous posts made him an ideal choice to advise the…
Clearwater Promotes Two Leaders to Senior Roles
Clearwater Analytics has promoted two managers to more senior roles as part of a strategy to scale the technology platform globally. Subi Sethi has been elevated to chief operating officer after five years at the company and is charged with improving client experience through the use of artificial intelligence and driving efficiencies across the enterprise….
Allvue Boosts IT Budget and Hires New Data Leaders
Alternative investments technology provider Allvue Systems has increased investment into artificial intelligence, data and talent, starting with the appointment of industry veterans Dmitri Sedov as chief data and analytics officer, Mack Santora as head of AI and Brad Rosenfeld as chief marketing officer. The New York-based company said it had increased its IT budget 70…
ESG Data Firm Measurabl Names New People, Culture Chief
Sustainability data platform Measurabl has appointed Marta Patlan as Senior Vice President, People & Culture to oversee the company’s talent development and cultural policies. Patlan has previously worked at Sportradar, Aristocrat, and Brightstar.
NeoXam Names New Director to Drive UK, Irish and African Growth
NeoXam has named Mark Johnson as Managing Director of the United Kingdom (UK), Ireland and Middle East and Africa (MEA) regions, supporting the data management and investment technology company’s broader global expansion plans following its acquisition of EZOPS a year ago. Johnson, a 25-year veteran of the financial software industry, will deploy his experience in…
Finbourne Names New Americas Sales Head Amid Expansion Plans
Finbourne Technology has appointed former SS&C Advent executive Marc Flamini to head its sales operations in the Americas as the investment data and technology provider seeks to expand its international customer base. Flamini has been hired to leverage his 23 years experience at SS&C Advent, where he acquired a “track record of building strategic relationships…
Clearwater Expands Private, Alternative Markets Coverage With New Appointment
Clearwater Analytics has named Yuriy Shterk as its global head of alternatives as the provider of software-as-a-service (SaaS)-based investment management, accounting, reporting, and analytics solutions responds to growing institutional demand for private and alternative markets data. Shterk has spent 25 years in financial services and joined Clearwater from Allvue Systems, where he was chief product…
Rimes Appoints Former SimCorp Leader Greg Nuckowski
Rimes has appointed Greg Nuckowski as the data-as-a-service provider’s global head of professional services, hiring him from SimCorp. Nuckowski brings “deep expertise in scaling professional services organisations”, said Rimes chief operating office Gus Macfarlane. The new executive spent 20 years at SimCorp, leading its Professional Services business in North America.
Finastra Appoints Chris Walters as New Chief Executive
Financial software provider Finastra has named Chris Walters as its new chief executive, replacing Simon Paris, who steps down after almost a decade at the company’s helm. Walters joins London-based Finastra from Plurasight and Avantax, where he was chief executive. He has also held senior positions at McKinsey and Bloomberg.
Finbourne Appoints New Sales Head to Lead Asia Expansion
Investment data and technology provider Finbourne Technology said it has bolstered its presence in Asia with the appointment of Peter Edwards as head of sales for the region. A former BNY Mellon Eagle sales specialist in Asia, Edwards has been tasked with leading the company’s expansion in the region from Singapore. He’ll be responsible for…
SIX Names Sibbern as New CEO
SIX’s head of exchanges Bjørn Sibbern has been named the successor to chief executive Jos Dijsselhof. Danish national Sibbern will take the reins of the Swiss data and trading venue operator on January 1. He joined the company a year ago and has more than two decades experience in capital markets, including roles at Nasdaq…
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Upcoming Webinar: How to organise, integrate and structure data for successful AI
25 September 2025 10:00am ET | 3:00pm London | 4:00pm CET Duration: 50 Minutes Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being rolled out across financial institutions, being put to work in applications that are transforming everything from back-office data management to front-office trading platforms. The potential for AI to bring further cost-savings and operational gains are…
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AI in Capital Markets Summit New York
The AI in Capital Markets Summit will explore current and emerging trends in AI, the potential of Generative AI and LLMs and how AI can be applied for efficiencies and business value across a number of use cases, in the front and back office of financial institutions. The agenda will explore the risks and challenges of adopting AI and the foundational technologies and data management capabilities that underpin successful deployment.
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AI in Capital Markets: Practical Insight for a Transforming Industry – Free Handbook
AI is no longer on the horizon – it’s embedded in the infrastructure of modern capital markets. But separating real impact from inflated promises requires a grounded, practical understanding. The AI in Capital Markets Handbook 2025 provides exactly that. Designed for data-driven professionals across the trade life-cycle, compliance, infrastructure, and strategy, this handbook goes beyond…
Top White Papers
Nordic ESG Data Matures: Transformative Insights from Strategic Imperative to Practical Application
In the Nordic region, ESG has moved beyond high-level compliance. Financial institutions are now deeply involved in practical data management complexities, value creation, and integrating ESG into core investment decision-making processes. This white paper, based on an A-Team Group executive roundtable in Stockholm, supported by Rimes, offers insights into how leading Nordic buy-side firms are...
Unlock the Future of APAC Capital Markets: Your Definitive Guide to Technology, Data & Innovation
The Asia Pacific (APAC) capital markets are navigating a period of profound transformation, driven by relentless technological advancement and a complex regulatory environment. To stay competitive and drive sustainable growth, financial institutions need a strategic roadmap built on authoritative insights. A-Team Group presents “The State of Capital Markets Technology in Asia Pacific,” a comprehensive new...
Unleashing the Power of AI for Financial Institutions with Snowflake and Amazon Web Services
Financial institutions are among the largest users of AI, deploying it for a range of use cases that, while already wide, will broaden in the future. A report by the International Monetary Fund has forecast that institutional spending on AI will surge 29% to US$97 billion by 2027. The technology has become crucial to automation...
Events and webinars
Upcoming Webinar: Unlocking value: Harnessing modern data platforms for data integration, advanced investment analytics, visualisation and reporting
4 September 2025 10:00am ET | 3:00pm London | 4:00pm CET Duration: 50 Minutes Modern data platforms are bringing efficiencies, scalability and powerful new capabilities to institutions and their data pipelines. They are enabling the use of new automation and analytical technologies that are also helping firms to derive more value from their data and...
Upcoming Webinar: Hearing from the Experts: AI Governance Best Practices
9 September 2025 10:00am ET | 3:00pm London | 4:00pm CET Duration: 50 Minutes The rapid spread of artificial intelligence in the financial industry presents data teams with novel challenges. AI’s ability to harvest and utilize vast amounts of data has raised concerns about the privacy and security of sensitive proprietary data and the ethical...
Upcoming Webinar: Unlocking Transparency in Private Markets: Data-Driven Strategies in Asset Management
10 September 2025 10:00am ET | 3:00pm London | 4:00pm CET Duration: 50 Minutes As asset managers continue to increase their allocations in private assets, the demand for greater transparency, risk oversight, and operational efficiency is growing rapidly. Managing private markets data presents its own set of unique challenges due to a lack of transparency,...
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A-Team Innovation Awards
Congratulations to the winners of A-Team Group’s Innovation Awards 2025! These awards celebrate successful projects within financial institutions (both with vendor support and without) across the financial enterprise.
