Quantitative Data Collection Services & Analytics Support for a Global Top 10 Hedge Fund In 2012, the client’s research data group required an integrated data management process to source, validate and compile raw data for the research team Raw data included macroeconomic data, market data, company fundamentals, M&A, trade data,ownership/ holdings, commodities,fixed income, reference data and derivatives, among others https://www.acuitykp.com/our-impact-stories/data-analytics-support-for-a-global-top-10-hedge-fund/

Public finance and taxable credit research support to a large private wealth manager in the US Kicked off with a five-member FTE team with expertise in public finance and corporates The team acted as extension of the onshore credit research team and was aligned with the client’s team of tax-exempt Munis and taxable credit https://www.acuitykp.com/our-impact-stories/credit-research-support-private-wealth-manager/

Fuel Retail Market Study for Target Geographies Defined the key aspects of the industry to develop a comprehensive understanding of the fuel retail market. Some of the aspects covered included: Market overview, including market evolution and economic indicators Various business models that exist in this space (COCO, CODO or DODO) Regulations (entry barrier, use of biofuels, etc.) https://www.acuitykp.com/our-impact-stories/fuel-retail-market-study-for-target-geographies/

Corporate Finance Support for Potential Divestitures and Investments in Oil and Gas Assets A global supplier, refiner, distributor and retailer of oil, gas,petroleum products and chemicals The client wanted to get a support across its corporate finance functions to track and benchmark its performance compared to competitors and to identify potential opportunities for divestitures and investments https://www.acuitykp.com/our-impact-stories/corporate-finance-support-for-potential-divestitures-and-investments-in-oil-and-gas-assets/

TURF Analysis for a US FMCG Firm A market research company supporting a US-based FMCG firm approached Acuity Knowledge Partners to help it identify existing product attributes in the product line, such as flavors and sizes, that were not adding incremental reach https://www.acuitykp.com/our-impact-stories/turf-analysis-for-a-us-fmcg-firm/

Part 2 – Transition from Fee-for Service based model (FFS) to Value-Based healthcare Value-based healthcare is increasing in scope and popularity. The transition to this model would see a downturn in terms of finances in the short term before longer-term cost savings are realised. This model is transforming the way healthcare specialists and hospitals provide care. https://www.acuitykp.com/blog/expansion-of-value-based-healthcare/

Can U.S. Retailers Weather the Storm this Holiday Season? The Consumer environment is choppy, challenging, and uncertain this holiday season amid high inflation, rising interest rates, muted disposable income, record low saving rate, and broadly weaker consumer confidence. U.S. Retailers need to be more promotional to attract customers as they shy away to shell-out for shopping, look for value, trade-down, https://www.acuitykp.com/blog/can-us-retailers-weather-the-storm-this-holiday-season/

Banking trends in 2023 In addition to increasing financial volatility, the pandemic made the banking sector rethink how it fits into the new normal. The sector is evolving rapidly in the digital space and adopting new technologies to give customers seamless multichannel experiences. Banks are carefully monitoring operating costs while looking for ways to reduce risk and maintain regulatory compliance. https://www.acuitykp.com/blog/banking-trends-in-2023/

Emerging Regulatory Risk Adherence for a Global Financial Services Firm The client had no centralized database of retail partners’ details and legal agreements The regulation was fairly new and needed an expert understanding of the key deliverables A negative media news on one of the firm’s partners originated from a jurisdiction known for strict data privacy laws https://www.acuitykp.com/our-impact-stories/emerging-regulatory-risk-adherence-for-a-global-financial-services-firm/

Leveraged finance trends 2023 The world and financial markets had a tumultuous start to the 21st century. First, there was the bursting of the dot-com bubble and the largest financial crisis in more than 70 years. This was followed by the European debt crisis and when things appeared to have turned positive, the COVID-19 pandemic. Amid every crisis, support from developed nations’ central banks prevented the financial markets from collapsing under the pressure they exerted. https://www.acuitykp.com/blog/leveraged-finance-trends-2023/