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Investors, whether banks, asset managers, hedge funds or pension funds, operate a dizzying array of mandates and strategies, but there are many commonalities when it comes to identifying and managing risk in their portfolios. Risk.net keeps investors up to date with the latest approaches and developments in managing portfolio risk – from tackling liquidity risk to measuring exposures, to macro, political and climate risk, as well as showcasing innovative new quant models, strategies and software systems.
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Portfolio trading vs RFQ: understanding transaction costs in US investment-grade bonds
The MarketAxess research team explores how such factors as order size, liquidity profiles and associated costs determine whether a portfolio trade or an RFQ list trade is the optimal choice
Vida’s ongoing journey: innovating portfolio solutions
J.P. Morgan’s Gurps Kharaud and Francesco Chioccola discuss Vida Portfolio Solution's ongoing innovation
FX alternative risk premia as a key diversifier for equity bond portfolios
Siddharth Grover, head of QIS structuring at BBVA, discusses how the BBVA FX Risk Premia Indices can aid investors seeking diversification, and provides insight into potential trends moving forward
Tracing credit contagion effects from corporates to the real estate sector
S&P Global Market Intelligence explores possible credit contagion effects from the corporate sector to real estate by using S&P Global Ratings’ research and underlying data to formulate clients’ own views on risks in the sector
Turbocharging tech for next-level risk analytics
As regulatory demands and market conditions constantly change, investing in robust risk analytics is becoming not only a business necessity, but an essential compliance requirement
A guide to home equity investments: the untapped real estate asset class
This report covers the investment opportunity in untapped home equity and the growth of HEIs, and outlines why the current macroeconomic environment presents a unique inflection point for credit-oriented investors to invest in HEIs
Zero-day options: unique market dynamics and risk considerations
In a recent Risk.net webinar, experts discussed the growth and usage of 0DTE options, challenges in modelling their prices and risks, practical risk management issues and whether they pose systemic risks to the market.
Japan’s interest rate derivatives trading and clearing on the rise
Japan Exchange Group and OpenGamma chart Japan’s journey towards a flourishing derivatives trading and clearing ecosystem
Mastering XVA dynamics from the buy side
Amid fluctuating prices and macroeconomic uncertainty, buy-side firms are taking a more proactive role in challenging the derivatives valuations of their sell-side counterparties
Shaping the future of US Treasuries trading
Tradeweb Markets’ Thomas Pluta and Bhas Nalabothula, and Maile Robichaud from State Street Global Advisors discuss the evolution of US Treasuries trading and the innovations that are shaping its future
From ‘glut effects’ to ‘greedflation’: the factors shaping derivatives markets in 2024
Societe Generale and Risk.net held the ninth edition of their annual flagship Derivatives Conference in the iconic SG Towers at La Défense. Usually hosted in London, the event was co-sponsored by the CME Group and took place in Paris for the first time,…
Structured credit: the outlook for 2024
In this webinar produced by Risk.net in association with Numerix, experts discuss the risks, opportunities and outlook for structured credit markets in 2024
Can ChatGPT unlock better investment portfolio selection?
This white paper explores the potential uses of generative AI models, such as ChatGPT, for investment portfolio selection.
Charting the course for structured credit markets in 2024
This Risk.net webinar, in collaboration with Numerix, explores the intricate world of structured credit markets in 2024. The discussion reviews the key market dynamics in 2023, and looks ahead to 2024 to observe how practitioners are handling the…
From silos to solutions: ensuring resilient digital banking in a dynamic regulatory environment
The digital banking landscape is undergoing rapid and profound change. As the promise of technological advancement beckons, so too do the challenges of maintaining resilience, security and regulatory compliance. This webinar explores the multifaceted…
Early warning signals of credit deterioration to save on potential losses
With financial institutions facing market volatility and high interest risks in 2023, the warning signals cannot be overlooked. It is crucial to have access to reliable and timely indicators of credit deterioration to prevent significant losses. This…
Welcome to a new ecosystem for managing credit risk
How Eurex is using credit index futures to build the next frontier for exchange-traded derivatives
Cboe’s new options add diversity and liquidity to the credit market
Cboe has recently launched two options on futures products to help investors manage exposure and mitigate risk in corporate bond portfolios: options on iBoxx high-yield corporate bond index futures (IBYO), and options on iBoxx investment-grade corporate…
XVA dynamics from a buy-side perspective: the latest strategies and insights
XVA components have once again gained prominence as crucial factors impacting the earnings of financial institutions. This webinar explores key aspects of XVA from a buy-side perspective, shedding light on strategies to navigate this complex terrain and…
China equity for global investors: reopen, recover, re-enter
At a panel session convened at Risk.net’s ETF & Indexing Forum in Hong Kong, experts from FTSE Russell, Citi, BlackRock and CSOP Asset Management discussed the latest investment trends and challenges, and the opportunities afforded by China A-shares…
Navigating IFRS 9: strategies for effective implementation, and what comes next
A recent webinar focused on the Apac region, sponsored by SAS and Intel, explored the key challenges of implementing IFRS 9, the insights gained from the process and what the next stages might involve. This article explores the main themes covered in the…