Risk systems
Shift to clearing presents CCP system challenges
A clear challenge
The ORR 20: Op risk software survey
Room to move
SAAS touted as an option for smaller firms
At your service
Jeopardy and the future of risk management
Jeopardy and the future of risk management
Regulation drives demand for technology
Driving change
Banks seek technology answers for Basel III
An uphill struggle
Banks seek a single op risk software solution
All for one
IBM acquires operational risk software vendor OpenPages
Partnership on GRC software leads to deal, and new opportunities, says OpenPages' Gordon Burnes
BP’s oil spill to double energy companies’ IT spend
The aftermath of BP’s Gulf of Mexico oil spill could double the amount energy companies will spend on information technology (IT) as they look to adhere to new regulatory requirements in offshore drilling pursuits
Integrated energy scenario management for optimal decision support
In association with OpenLink, Energy Risk convened a webinar designed for energy professionals at trading and supply organisations looking to understand the impact of portfolio flexibility and the available decision support solutions. Featuring insights…
Challenges for energy & commodities technology
Trayport chief speaks to Lianna Brinded about how energy and commodities trading risk management systems will cope with changes in regulation
31% of oil and gas firms lack ETRM solutions
Nearly one third of all oil and gas companies are more susceptible to systemic risk, as a report reveals 31% of these firms lack an energy trading and risk management (ETRM) solution for their operations
China Merchants upgrades systems amid global derivatives push
China Merchants Securities has upgraded its risk management systems ahead of planned international expansion and efforts to offer more derivatives, exchange-traded funds and warrants services
Shake-up ahead for financial technology
With a raft of financial market reforms set to alter the landscape of energy and commodities trading by the end of the year, Lianna Brinded takes a look at how financial technology needs to develop in order to keep up with regulatory changes
Corporate statement: New technology is changing the way companies manage ETRM software
Pioneer Solutions’ president, Uday Baral, discusses how the needs of ETRM users are being met by the dynamic and efficient service his company offers
Buy-side firms turn to tech vendors to address risk management failings
The past few years have shown the importance of robust risk management, but also highlighted shortcomings in the risk approaches of many buy-side firms.
Energy Risk's Software Survey and Rankings 2010
Over two-thirds of the respondents to Energy Risk’s 2010 Software Survey say they will be investing in new systems this year, despite the economic downturn. The survey also reveals which systems are preferred by industry participants. Lianna Brinded…
Two-thirds of ETRM users plan new systems in 2010
Some 67% of respondents to Energy Risk’s 2010 Software Survey say they will be investing in new energy trading risk management (ETRM) systems this year, to tackle dissatisfaction with the speed and usability of existing software systems, as well as…
Summing up VAR
There are a number of approaches to building the IT systems architecture required for historical simulation value-at-risk implementations. What are the pros and cons associated with these architectures? And why does the risk-aggregator approach overcome…
Replicating success
The financial crisis drummed home to many banks the advantages of quickly calculating exposures and executing hedges for complex portfolios. As a result, some banks are looking to the insurance sector and their use of replicating portfolios. By Clive…