- Northern Trust (NTRS, Financial) expands its presence in Asia Pacific with new clients in Hong Kong.
- Keyrock Capital and Clean Alpha Partners select Northern Trust for Investment Data Science solutions.
- The partnership aims to enhance research management and investment decision-making efficiency.
Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS) has announced its selection by Hong Kong-based asset managers Clean Alpha Partners and Keyrock Capital Management Limited to deliver advanced Investment Data Science solutions. This strategic partnership with Equity Data Science (EDS) aims to bolster research management capabilities for these firms, enhancing the efficiency of their investment decision processes with real-time data integration.
Clean Alpha Partners, a market-neutral hedge fund established in 2024, focuses on delivering high Sharpe ratio returns from the global energy transition. Keyrock Capital, founded in 2018, is an investment firm specializing in identifying opportunities within Asia Pacific companies. Both firms will gain access to EDS' Research Management System, which integrates quantitative and qualitative data to provide actionable insights swiftly.
Angelo Calvitto, Head of Asia Pacific at Northern Trust, emphasized the importance of sophisticated strategies for hedge fund managers, particularly in understanding market dynamics and managing risk. The EDS platform is designed to support investment teams in analyzing data comprehensively, aligning with Northern Trust's commitment to offering tailored solutions across the APAC region.
Jonathan Shih, Chief Investment Officer at Keyrock, noted the system's capability to consolidate data into a single platform, improving internal processes and streamlining research management. Similarly, Matt Starick, Founder and CIO of Clean Alpha Partners, recognized the platform's flexibility in supporting their proprietary methodologies and enhancing decision-making efficiency.
This partnership highlights Northern Trust's growing influence in the Investment Data Science sector, with its client base tripling over the past two years. Such expansion reflects the increasing demand from institutional investors for robust data solutions to address complex market challenges.
