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Expanding modelling ops for extending datasets
Risk Technology Awards 2021
Next-generation technologies and the future of trading
At a Risk.net webinar in association with capital markets technology provider Numerix, panellists discuss the potential for increased adoption of the public cloud to boost investment performance, its impact on risk management and overcoming barriers to…
FX forwards and swaps
LCH’s Kah Yang Chong, head of FX Emea product, and James Shanahan, head of FX quantitative analytics, discuss whether clearing of FX forwards and swaps – so far limited by requirements under UMR – will provide the efficiencies market participants need
Insider dealing: amping up surveillance measures
Joe Schifano, global head of regulatory affairs at Eventus, examines how volatility resulting from the Covid‑19 pandemic has made markets more susceptible to insider dealing activity, prompting regulators to urge firms to reinforce surveillance measures…
Rethinking the model lifecycle: from quick fixes to long-term gain
Covid-19 has caused widespread disruption to banks’ risk models. Some failed in the crisis while others have required significant overlays or frequent recalibration as extreme volatility has given way to ongoing uncertainty. As banks seek more agile…
Tackling insider fraud – Best practice for banks
Volatile markets, the pivot to remote working and the prevalence of private messaging are just some of the factors contributing to the rising risk of insider fraud. At a recent Risk.net webinar, an expert panel explored the challenges for banks and…
Navigating UMR with the right partnership
The importance of uncleared margin rules (UMR) was brought sharply into view by the collapse of Archegos Capital Management at the end of March, resulting in more than $10 billion in losses at several prime brokers. IHS Markit considers how partnerships…
Operational resilience 3.0 – Unlocking potential and elevating response
In a Risk.net webinar convened in collaboration with Fusion Risk Management, an expert panel delved into best practices for businesses to elevate systems to the next level of prediction, preparation and protection
Uncleared margin rules: should only geeks care about initial margin calculation?
Why the consequences of inadequate initial margin calculation should not be underestimated
Lacima’s models stand the test of major risk events
Lacima’s consistent approach between trading and risk has allowed it to dominate the enterprise risk software analytics and metrics categories for nearly a decade
Basel III standardised credit risk assessment – What you need to know
Basel III updates take a more sensitive approach to calculating risk weightings and capital charges. Paul Whitmore, global head of counterparty risk solutions at Fitch Solutions, explains how credit risk professionals can prepare
The changing shape of bank credit risk post-Covid‑19
As banks and fellow market participants manage a return to some sense of normality following the Covid-19 pandemic, what are the likely long-term implications for data and credit risk management?
The need for share data as firms invest in large volumes of equities internationally
Russell Ironside, pricing and reference services propositions manager at Refinitiv, discusses what is driving the need for more data in the area of shareholding disclosure
The pitfalls of out-of the-box surveillance
In the Covid-19 era and beyond, surveillance is and will be complex and ever-evolving. For a surveillance programme to be effective, it must be able to process increasing volumes of data, integrate that data across multiple platforms and devices, and…
UBS precious metals team – Expertise pays off in extreme times
Niche experience and global reach enabled the UBS precious metals team to deliver in exceptional times, earning it top spots in the 2021 Energy Risk Commodity Rankings
Connected data for financial services
Unlocking hidden value in market and reference data across the organisation
The race to digital resiliency – Building a robust data management framework
Addressing privacy concerns is not a new topic for data and analytics, but with the explosion of regulations and growing consumer concern around how data can and cannot be used, addressing compliance requirements is more important than ever
The evolution of stress-testing capabilities, design and monitoring
Risk technology, data strategy and innovation audiocast series (part 3 of a series of 3)
Risk technology to navigate future risk
Risk technology, data strategy and innovation audiocast series (part 1 of a series of 3)
Tackling the Basel III SCRA data challenge
Fitch Solutions examines how a more granular and sensitive approach to credit risk under 2023 Basel III updates will increase the quality of counterparty assessments, but create additional compliance costs for banks
Helping brokers manage risk in an evolving fintech industry
Finalto’s rebrand of TradeTech Alpha, TradeTech 360 and CFH reflects the move towards full integration and assimilation of these companies. The name Finalto describes the vision of the business: next-level financial markets, and reflects the company’s…
Operational resilience – Driving excellence and effective measurement in financial services
This webinar explores how to build resilience across an organisation, discussing actions and measures companies are currently taking to become more agile, adaptable and able to future-proof their business growth
Data and risk strategies to hedge against future black swan events
Risk technology, data strategy and innovation audiocast series (part 2 of a series of 3)