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Outsourced Hedge Fund Analytics for Better Performance By: Nitin Kumar  November 27, 2025 Share:        Picture a hedge fund that deals with very dynamic markets, unceasing regulatory pressure, and an influx of alternative data. In this scenario, the outsourced hedge fund analytics has become one of the most tactical moves for the enhancement of speed, precision, and investment confidence. This change is encouraged by the growing cost pressures and the desire for more quantitative insight. While the managers encounter thinner spreads and heavy scrutiny, outsourcing enables them to concentrate their internal skills on high-value areas.  At the same time, leverage specialized models, alternative datasets, and scalable analytical power that organizations usually invest heavily in for internal use. With the use of more advanced models similar to those used in real estate financial modeling, hedge funds have started to outsource as a way of acquiring specific mo...

Merger Modeling Is Transforming Financial Research Insights By: Utkarsh Kaushik  November 24, 2025 Share:        AI adoption has rapidly accelerated in  financial services , becoming integral to forecasting, risk analysis, compliance, and investment research. According to Gartner’s 2025 survey, 59% of finance leaders report actively using AI, while a report by AllAboutAI indicates that 60% of banks deploy AI. It is across four to six major functions, including fraud detection, lending, and regulatory compliance. Adoption of generative AI is also growing, with nearly half of US banks using it internally for insight derivation. Despite such advances, however, most AI deployments still remain siloed, generating fragmented outputs that analysts must manually reconcile. The Business Case for Model Merging in Finance This fragmented landscape brings into sharp focus the strategic importance of model merging. It creates a unified intelligence layer via the integra...

Shaping Due Diligence Questionnaire Practices in 2025 By: Akansha Agarwal  November 20, 2025 Share:        As global markets push for more differentiated risk management strategies and data-supported validation, the requirements of due diligence questionnaires continue to grow. Not only have regulations tightened, but there are also mounting crises around the world. Changes in technology are accelerating, and the number of business types is also growing and becoming more complex. The scope and sophistication of each questionnaire directly impact business outcomes and vary on existing complexity. It is also linked to technological growth/development. Stakeholders envision a world where use of analytics and automation provides the speed, cost, time savings, and real-time risk management. It enhances the questionnaires by 2025. Organizations that have redefined their approach to questionnaire design and execution are moving proactively to surface potential hazards ...

How Market Research Drives Smarter Investment and Business Growth By: Dhanita Arora  November 17, 2025 Share:        Market Research has evolved from a traditional survey-driven function into a strategic intelligence engine that informs investment, innovation, and operational efficiency. According to Deloitte’s 2024 Global Insights Report, over 70% of businesses that adopted advanced research analytics reported higher ROI from product launches and investment decisions. Across sectors, from financial services to  real estate  and technology, market research is now a data-powered compass guiding competitive positioning and future-readiness. The Expanding Role of Market Research in Today’s Economy In a rapidly shifting global economy, market research has evolved from a background function to a cornerstone of strategic planning and competitive growth. Valued at USD 84.3 billion in 2024 and expected to exceed USD 138 billion by 2032 at a 6.3% CAGR, the indu...