Trading systems
Buy-side traders opt for derivatives automation in pursuit of timing and pricing precision
Increased capacity and efficiency have been key drivers of automation, with the introduction of new technologies at the trading venue level facilitating the implementation of new trading styles. Exploring the impact of high-volume trading and expanding…
Huatai launches its first Hong Kong CBBC
Two more securities houses set to follow Chinese firm into Hong Kong’s listed structured products market
Opra outages cause consternation in options markets
UBS warned clients they were looking at “bad data” on options screens
Crypto: too important to ignore
This WatersTechnology 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…
The importance of data-driven decision-making in Apac
Embracing data-driven decision-making enabled by digital technologies is crucial for the success of lending institutions in Apac
Apac banks put trust in pre‑trade
Amid tougher trading conditions, Apac banks are making greater use of pre‑trade analytics to inform their strategies and reduce risk. But how successful are these tools?
Navigating IFRS 9: strategies for effective implementation and moving beyond
There has been a constant change within the landscape of financial reporting, and IFRS 9 has been proven to be a critical component.
Case study: OCBC bank scales business and mitigates risk with Numerix Oneview
This case study details how Numerix helped support the evolution and expansion of OCBC’s valuation activities, its move to the cloud and adoption of the Numerix Oneview platform as a managed service, and how the technology solutions provider has helped…
Using emerging technologies to improve the risk management function
This white paper discusses why capital markets firms need access to the most innovative technologies, real-time analytics, and timely and accurate data for better and faster decision-making in the risk function.
As action time nears, be aware of these three big FRTB issues
This white paper reviews three of the core issues and challenges that demonstrate some of the ways FRTB will impact the capital markets.
Adapting to economic uncertainty: internal audit’s journey
In this report, internal auditors in different sectors have shared their experiences and strategies, providing valuable insights for others facing similar challenges
The evolution of the fixed income tradable ecosystem: North American and European credit markets
Fixed income tradable indexes are designed to provide an efficient means to measure the bond market. This paper offers an introductory reference for these instruments and highlights their performance in recent market periods.
For the capital markets, every risk playbook needs to implement these six themes
This white paper outlines six risk management themes that we think should be a part of any risk playbook and which can serve financial institutions well in preparation for the uncertain future that lies ahead.
Tradeweb treads fine line as API trend brings challenges
Buy-side rates traders look to dodge platform’s interface but remain barred from cross-venue price-shopping
Banks, asset managers look to vendors for T+1 support
This whitepaper focuses on the upcoming move in the US to T+1 (next-day settlement) of broker-dealer-executed trades.
Futures industry must hone comms after Ion hack
Operational resilience hinges on maintaining communication channels in a cyber outage
UBS found no advantage in quantum computing – ex data chief
Swiss bank tested various use cases in the trading business before giving up on the technology
The case for modularity and interoperability
This report, produced by WatersTechnology and Broadridge, investigates the extent to which firms have optimized their entire trade lifecycles, the structure, challenges and interoperability of their front-office systems, and what they most value when…
Integrating ECL onto a stress-testing platform: portfolio composition
How to grow a portfolio that is internally consistent with a stress scenario
Decrypting crypto: understanding the requirements for successful institutional participation
Part 2 of this new white paper series continues to explore the adoption of cryptocurrencies within institutional markets.
ESG strategies special report
This Risk.net special report sponsored by SAS features a series of articles that reflect on the latest initiatives for consistent standardised global frameworks for measuring ESG, consider the methodologies investors are using to make measurable progress…
Integrating ECL onto a stress-testing platform: credit risk characteristics
How credit loss in the ECL process can leverage changes in the credit risk profile of a portfolio during a stress scenario
Integrating ECL onto a stress-testing platform: scenarios
Strategies for producing stress-testing ECL values that comply with IFRS 9, as well as CECL standards
Reading between the fines: a deep dive into financial institution penalties in 2022
Fenergo’s latest research report on financial institution penalties in 2022 is available now. Key analysis shows that fine values in Apac were just 0.77% of what they were in 2021