Gaps in the Financial Information Arena

The supply and demand sides of the financial information universe fluctuate constantly, with several factors driving changes on both sides. As a result of the constant change, gaps appear, representing opportunities in the market. This report focuses on identifying five of these workflow-challenging gaps, based on trends and key market input. Additionally this report highlights the causes of these gaps, supporting providers busily anticipating future niche information needs based on current drivers. Large aggregators will find this useful in product development and in potential partnering and acquisition decisions. Small niche players will recognize factors impacting their relevance and potentially impacting their value in the shifting market place. This report includes:
- A discussion of macro trends and causes of gaps;
- A look at the consumer end of the financial information value chain;
- Five examples of gaps in the market;
- Essential actions for those planning to move into this corner of the market.