SINGAPORE, June 12 Reuters Demand for gold in Asia is surging despite prices hovering near the record highs it hit in May, industry officials say, as buyers snap up the metal to hedge against geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Spot gold is trading a little over 2,300 per ounce, up about 12 yeartodate and only about […]

Umicore drops on annual profit warning Rentokil gains after report of Peltz39;s stake German inflation rises on higher service costs in May STOXX 600 up 0.5 June 12 Reuters European shares gained on Wednesday, supported by a drop in euro zone bond yields ahead of the release of crucial U.S. inflation data and the outcome […]

In this edition, we focus on insights related to alternative data, in particular—Bloomberg Second Measure’s transaction data analytics, as well as Bloomberg’s Company Financials, Estimates and Pricing Point-in-Time dataset. 

The increased use of electronic trading has shaped how different markets and asset classes operate. Will upcoming regulatory changes lead to a next wave of electronic trading? What are some of the most recent advances in electronic trading?

Regulatory authorities continue to advance initiatives to improve the efficiency and sophistication of global securities markets.

As technology continues to reshape financial services, regulators and policy setters are embarking on a range of digital-finance initiatives to manage risks and set appropriate standards.

The financial sector continues to face new rules and government expectations as part of the broader effort to aid the green transition.

Recent periods of financial stress and the proliferation of risks across the financial system are fueling the development of regulatory initiatives to strengthen requirements and promote international best practice.

AI is not a silver bullet that will solve every problem and many organizations might find it challenging to harness its potential. What are some challenges in integrating AI into business?