Industry Trends :
The outsourcing of the research and analytics by investment companies is driven by some long-standing industry issues:
Focus on core competencies
Usage of technology for increased coverage
Develop tools in house for higher productivity
Increased volume and coverage in terms of markets, stocks and instruments
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Todays businesses have to grapple with a surplus of data. Converting this data to usable information enables enterprises to understand their customers better and adapt to dynamic market conditions rapidly. However, tapping existing applications for information is a challenge for most enterprises. ...