Financial Data Services & Market Intelligence UK

FCA-aware financial data services for hedge funds, asset managers, and investment firms. Market data extraction, alternative data solutions, and compliant financial intelligence to support your investment strategies.

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Alternative Data & Financial Market Intelligence

In today's competitive investment landscape, gaining an information edge requires access to unique, timely, and accurate data. Our financial data services help investment professionals source alternative data and market intelligence while maintaining regulatory compliance.

We work with hedge funds, asset managers, proprietary trading firms, and financial institutions across the UK and Europe to deliver customised data solutions that support quantitative strategies, fundamental research, and risk management processes.

Regulatory Awareness

Our services are designed with regulatory considerations in mind. We only collect publicly available information and do not provide access to material non-public information (MNPI). Clients are responsible for ensuring their use of data complies with applicable regulations including MAR, MiFID II, and FCA rules.

Alternative Data Categories

We source and structure alternative data across multiple categories to support diverse investment strategies:

Web & Digital Data

Real-time insights from online sources:

Website traffic and engagement metrics
App download and usage statistics
E-commerce pricing and inventory
Online job postings and hiring trends
Product reviews and ratings

Sentiment & News Data

Market sentiment indicators:

News article sentiment analysis
Social media sentiment tracking
Earnings call transcript analysis
Regulatory filing monitoring
ESG news and controversies

Company Fundamentals

Corporate information and filings:

Companies House filings
Director and shareholder changes
Corporate structure data
Credit ratings and financial health
M&A activity tracking

Supply Chain Data

Operational intelligence:

Shipping and logistics data
Port activity monitoring
Supplier relationship mapping
Inventory level indicators
Manufacturing activity signals

Consumer Insights

Consumer behaviour data:

Foot traffic and location data
Consumer spending patterns
Brand perception tracking
Product launch monitoring
Promotional activity data

Geospatial Intelligence

Location-based insights:

Satellite imagery analysis
Construction activity monitoring
Retail expansion tracking
Agricultural yield estimates
Infrastructure development

Market Data Services

Beyond alternative data, we provide comprehensive market data extraction services:

Securities Data: Equity prices, bond yields, derivatives data from public exchanges and platforms
Index Data: Global index constituents, weightings, and historical compositions
Corporate Actions: Dividends, stock splits, rights issues, and other corporate events
Reference Data: Security identifiers, company classifications, and market structure data
Historical Data: Time series data for backtesting and quantitative research

Data Quality & Accuracy

Financial applications demand the highest data quality standards. Our processes ensure:

99.8%+ Accuracy Rate: Multiple validation layers and cross-referencing
Complete Audit Trails: Full data lineage from source to delivery
Point-in-Time Accuracy: Historical data reflects information available at that time
Survivorship Bias Free: Delisted securities and historical constituents preserved
Consistent Formatting: Standardised identifiers and data structures

Regulatory Considerations

Our services are designed with UK and European financial regulations in mind. We help you maintain compliance while accessing valuable market intelligence.

MAR Compliance

We only collect publicly available information, ensuring no MNPI concerns

GDPR Adherence

Personal data handling follows strict GDPR principles

Data Provenance

Complete documentation of data sources and collection methods

Audit Support

Detailed records available for regulatory inquiries

Who We Serve

Hedge Funds

Alternative data feeds to support long/short equity, event-driven, and quantitative strategies. Custom data sourcing to create proprietary signals and alpha generation.

Asset Managers

ESG data, fundamental research support, and market intelligence to enhance investment processes and support fiduciary duties.

Investment Banks

Market intelligence, M&A target identification, sector research, and client insight generation for advisory and trading divisions.

Private Equity

Due diligence data, market sizing, competitive analysis, and portfolio company monitoring data.

Corporate Strategy

Competitive intelligence, market entry research, M&A support, and strategic planning data for corporate development teams.

Research Providers

Data sourcing partnerships for sell-side research, independent research providers, and specialist data vendors.

Data Delivery Options

REST API

Real-time programmatic access with comprehensive documentation

SFTP Delivery

Scheduled batch file delivery in your preferred formats

Cloud Integration

Direct delivery to AWS S3, Azure Blob, or Google Cloud

Database Sync

Direct integration with your data warehouse or database

Custom Formats

JSON, CSV, Parquet, or your proprietary data format

Frequently Asked Questions

Are your financial data services FCA compliant?

Our financial data services are designed with FCA regulations in mind. We understand MAR (Market Abuse Regulation), MiFID II requirements, and other applicable regulations. We help clients ensure their data usage complies with regulatory requirements and provide documentation to support compliance processes.

What types of alternative data do you provide?

We provide various alternative data sources including web traffic and app analytics, sentiment analysis from news and social media, pricing and promotions data, job posting trends, satellite imagery analysis, supply chain indicators, and custom data feeds tailored to specific investment strategies.

Can you provide historical financial data?

Yes, we can extract and compile historical financial data where publicly available. This includes historical pricing data, company filings and announcements, news archives, earnings call transcripts, and market trend data suitable for backtesting quantitative strategies.

How do you ensure data quality for financial applications?

Financial data requires exceptional accuracy. We implement multiple validation layers, cross-reference data sources, maintain audit trails, provide data lineage documentation, and achieve 99.8%+ accuracy rates. All data undergoes quality assurance before delivery.

What delivery methods do you support?

We offer multiple delivery options including REST APIs for real-time access, SFTP for batch delivery, direct database integration, cloud storage (AWS S3, Azure Blob), and custom formats. We can match your existing data infrastructure requirements.

Do you handle sensitive financial data?

We only collect publicly available financial information. We do not access proprietary trading data, client information, or any non-public material information. Our services support research and analysis using legitimate public data sources.

Ready to Explore Financial Data Solutions?

Schedule a consultation to discuss your data requirements. Our team understands the unique needs of financial services clients and can design a solution that fits your investment process.

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Serving Businesses Across the UK

We provide professional financial data services to businesses throughout the United Kingdom, with dedicated support for major business centres.

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