Your apps know where you were last night
New York Times (subscription)
Location data is now widely sold to advertisers, retailers, and hedge funds. Alongside lawmakers, regulators, and privacy advocates, the NYT is raising concerns. Read More
The impact of alt data on financial markets (video)
TD Ameritrade Network
Nasdaq Head of Alternative Data Research Bill Dague speaks on the value of alternative data, and how Nasdaq and Quandl plan to move forward post-acquisition. Read More
Fake news spooks trading algorithms
ZD Net
Algorithms can scan news stories to quickly determine if there is any market-moving information. However, AI still cannot reliably tell the difference between real and fake news. Read More
Buyside dips toes in alt data
Traders Magazine
How will traditionally active managers adapt their investment strategies as automated technologies continue to play a larger role in the trading life cycle? Buyside players, notably BMO Global Asset Management, talk about how they are approaching alternative data and other tech-driven changes. Read More
Vista Equity Partners acquires 7Park to accelerate growth in data analytics
Business Wire
Data analytics and software firm 7Park Data has been acquired by Vista Equity Partners, an investment firm focused on software, data, and technology-enabled businesses. Read More
Here’s how much quants get paid at hedge funds
eFinancialCareers
When it comes to quant pay, the spectrum is rather wide, depending on whether or not you’re considered a ‘revenue-generator’. However, salaries are increasing across all experience levels. Read More
Podcast: Wall Street wants your data
Barron’s
THost Alex Eule talks with Barron’s senior writer Avi Salzman about his recent cover story on alternative data and what it means for the average investor. Available for Barron’s subscribers or free through iTunes.
China and the US vie for AI dominance
Foreign Policy/ChinAI
AlThe US and China are vying for leadership in artificial intelligence. In Foreign Policy, authors argue that a new US National Security Commission on AI can help close the gap. Separately, the Paulson Institute-backed Marco Polo think tank has launched its new ChinAI initiative to look at the ramifications of China’s plans to become the world’s top AI innovation center by 2030.