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US vol experts hint at calm before storm in markets
Many buy-siders believe today’s relative tranquility in equities masks underlying fragility
Crypto: too important to ignore
This Rapid read survey report examines the crypto finance priorities of institutional investors, how far along they are on their crypto journeys, the challenges in entering and participating in this market, and what they value most when partnering with a…
Chinese banks expected to launch TLAC market onshore
Estimated issuance needs of $510 billion are heavy, but thought to be manageable
Credit Suisse CDS blip spotlights obligations list overhaul
Isda began work on updating reference instruments before banking crisis erupted
Trading risks and a spotlight on XVA
Panellists at Risk Live Europe 2023 discussed the usefulness, limitations and outlook for valuation adjustments
Markets regulatory reporting system of the year: S&P Global Market Intelligence Cappitech
S&P Global Market Intelligence Cappitech has been awarded Markets regulatory reporting system of the year at the Risk Technology Awards 2023, highlighting the company’s commitment to meeting the industry’s needs in markets regulation
Making banks investible again after this year’s turbulence
Following the failure of four US banks and the bail-in of Credit Suisse, panellists at Risk Live Europe discussed the market outlook and whether reform is needed
New developments in XVA: an inside view on bank strategy in a changing world
This webinar addresses market issues and explores banks' strategies for optimising capital efficiency, shedding light on how banks are adapting to changing regulation, how they minimise the impact of market volatility on capital requirements and how…
Climate risk models and metrics: what works and what doesn’t?
Panellists at Risk Live Europe 2023 discussed what has been achieved so far in climate risk stress-testing and modelling, alongside what needs tackling next
360° of climate: indexes for every objective
This white paper explores climate strategies targeting objectives – including low carbon, fossil fuel-free and net zero – to help investors respond to the risks and opportunities of the climate challenge
Evolution of the fixed income tradable ecosystem
Fixed income tradable indexes are designed to provide an efficient means to measure the bond market. This paper offers an introduction to these instruments and highlights their performance in recent market periods
Active versus passive investment in declining markets
The latest S&P Indices versus Active (SPIVA®) Scorecard provides an update on the active versus passive investment debate
How MerQube sold Wall Street on open indexing relationships
Four-year-old Silicon Valley firm sees growing role for third parties as indexes become more complex
Smarter data: steering a course in volatile markets
Fixed income markets are entering a new era of turbulence. This paper outlines the challenges facing asset managers in this macro environment and how to overcome them through high-quality data and cutting-edge analytical tools that uncover alpha and…
ESG: the new risk factor in your portfolio
Risk officers, managers and quants at leading buy-side firms are experimenting with ESG as an ‘alpha enhancement’ to day-to-day risk management, to stay ahead of the pack and boost profit-and-loss margins
Impactful short duration: green bonds and yield curve strategies
In the search for impact and yield, how does a green bond investment strategy compare with the performance of the wider European credit market?
S&P Indices versus Active (SPIVA): institutional scorecard
How well do actively managed equity funds stack up against their index benchmarks over short- and long-term periods?
Banks and financial powerhouses map out climate risks
A day after the hottest Double Ninth Festival on record in Hong Kong, experts gathered at Asia Risk Live at the Ritz-Carlton to explore how banks can manage climate risk for a net-zero economy
Climate risk managers debate role of client transition plans
Banks hope for guidance on whether to include changes in client behaviour in long-term scenarios
Howson on steering Cboe past potholes and traffic cops
Head of world’s largest options exchange discusses SEC regulation and SPX appeal
Tapping into liquidity in the high-yield bond market
How can investors access the potential for greater returns from the high-yield bond market while keeping liquidity risk in check?
Economic gloom ‘won’t stop cov-lite lending’
Investors say borrowers will continue to enjoy looser terms, despite projected rise in defaults
Margining solution of the year: S&P Global Market Intelligence
Asia Risk Awards 2022
Asia Risk Awards 2022: The winners
All the winners of this year's Asia Risk and Technology awards