Use of alternative data in investment decision-making is growing rapidly, mainly in Europe and the US. Alternative data use is most prevalent in the quant hedge fund community, but even some traditional asset managers are using alternative data in the aim of qualitatively improving human investment decisions. Japanese asset managers must step up investment in alternative data utilization to remain competitive.

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About the Author

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  Takeshi Shimamura

  Senior Researcher

  Digital Financial Business Planning Department Ⅰ