BattleFin’s Alternative Data Challenge emerges as a pivotal platform to showcase and recognize the most innovative data providers from around the world
New York, NY, March 29, 2024 (EZ Newswire) — BattleFin nowcasts as winner of the highly competitive Alternative Data Challenge: Asia 2024 held during BattleFin Discovery Day at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore was awarded. This recognition marks a significant milestone for Nowcast, a company that provides actionable insights through alternative data to enhance decision-making and drive innovation.
The challenge aimed to identify and evaluate the best alternative data providers in Asia and attracted applications from a wide range of companies. After a rigorous 10-factor scoring process followed by a qualitative round, the top finalists were selected from a global audience and esteemed panel of industry veterans, including Two Sigma's Managing Director, Tony Berkman. I gave a live presentation to the panel of judges. Stewart Stimson, Head of Data Strategy at Jump Trading. Mr. Jay Shen, Balyasny's Data Sourcing and Strategy APAC. Mark Fleming-Williams, Head of Data Sourcing at CFM (Capital Fund Management). Dirk Rennick, Head of Quantitative Research and Development at Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). Their expertise helped evaluate the innovative solutions presented by the contestants.
“Nowcast stands out for its exceptional use of alternative data to deliver actionable insights that empower businesses to make quality decisions,” said Tim Harrington, CEO and co-founder of BattleFin. “We are supporting them to take action and face new challenges.”
“Alternative Data Challenge: Asia 2024” highlights BattleFin’s commitment to fostering innovation and discovering the best alternative data providers in the region. BattleFin powers the large-scale language models used by financial services companies to generate alpha by providing a platform for data providers to showcase their capabilities, ensuring that they are properly curated and labeled. The aim is to ensure highly relevant data.
Next, BattleFin announced the Alternative Data Challenge: USA 2024, which will be held during BattleFin's New York Discovery Day. Please see the event page for program details. To apply, visit Alternative Data Challenge: USA.
About Battlefin
BattleFin is a global leader in data analytics and event organization, specializing in connecting users with the world's top data providers. With a focus on alternative data, BattleFin powers data discovery, access, and evaluation to improve investment and business decisions through its unique global events and Ensemble AI platform. For more information, please visit www.battlefin.com.
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