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Automated market-making for fiat currencies
A framework to exchange fiat currencies on-chain consistently with off-chain prices is presented
KWA Analytics spearheads CTRM modernisation drive
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The rise of non-financial risks
Naeem Siddiqi, senior adviser, risk management, risk research and quantitative solutions at SAS, discusses the effectiveness of stress-testing as a risk management tool in rapidly changing markets, the role of new technologies in developing robust data…
Decrypting crypto: understanding the requirements for successful institutional participation
This white paper series takes an institutional perspective, examining the multiple dynamics of the cryptocurrency space. Part two explores the adoption of cryptocurrencies within institutional markets
Stablecoins’ would-be lawgivers don’t know what they’re missing
Bills in US Congress focus on run risk, but more detail needed on operational challenges
Increasing automation is a top priority for CTRM software users
Achieving higher levels of automation within the CTRM landscape is a top priority this year at commodities firms, survey finds
The future of life insurance
As the world constantly evolves and changes, so too does the life insurance industry, which is preparing for a multitude of challenges, particularly in three areas: interest rates, regulatory mandates and technology (software, underwriting tools and…
Earnings call analysis 2.0 goes beyond good and bad words
Quants develop new ways to extract signals from media-savvy chief executives and their financial statements
Energy Risk Software Rankings: dealing with volatility
Volatility triggers greater need for commodity trading and risk management software
Risk analytics to the rescue
Cyber security remains a challenge for insurers worldwide, according to Ron Harasym, head of risk analytics, enterprise risk management (ERM) at Protective Life Insurance Company
Varying responses from defined benefit pension schemes as TCFD requirements come into force
Zoi Fletcher speaks to Simon Robinson, director of product management at Moody’s Analytics, about how the industry and DB pension schemes are responding to the TCFD recommendations
Goldman exec: rogue algos could spark ‘systemic’ crashes
Device proliferation and digital assets also altering risk environment, says Europe op risk head
Machine learning models: the new standard in capital markets
Zoi Fletcher speaks to Alexander Sokol, founder and executive chairman at CompatibL, about why he believes machine learning technology will be used to calculate risk measures across the industry going forward
Banks strive for machine learning at quantum speed
Embryonic work on quantum neural networks raises hope of faster, more accurate models
Markets Technology Awards 2022 winners' review
The Markets Technology Awards were as fiercely contested as ever this year, a testament to the volume, strength and variety of technology firms playing a key role in today’s markets
Markets Technology Awards 2022: the joy of flex
Tech users want the freedom to tweak and change their systems – not always an easy ask for rigid, legacy software
OTC trading platform of the year: TP Icap
Risk Awards 2022: Interdealer broker reinvents itself with Fusion platform and Liquidnet acquisition
Innovation in technology: International Swaps and Derivatives Association
Risk Awards 2022: Isda takes a fintech turn with quant analysis tool Perun, leveraging data standards legacy
Prime broker of the year: Barclays
Risk Awards 2022: Focus on risk management helps UK bank win client trust – and balances – in wake of Archegos collapse
Clearing house of the year: OCC
Risk Awards 2022: Risk management reforms help clearing house weather meme stock volatility
Currency derivatives house of the year: UBS
Risk Awards 2022: T-Pricer platform enabled bank to gain technological edge
The bank, the vendor, the turrets and the golf day
After DBS switched supplier, a row broke out, raising questions about entertainment and influence
Princeton, Baruch and Berkeley top for quant master’s degrees
Eight of 10 leading schools for quantitative finance programmes are based in US, latest rankings show
Private companies ‘lack data transparency’
Investors held back over issues around data quality and availability