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Quant funds tackle chronic overfitting in crypto strategies
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Citi falls under floor
Internally modelled risk-weighted assets (RWAs) at Citi dropped below RWAs calculated using the regulator-set standardised approach in the second quarter, causing the bank to fall under the so-called Collins floor.
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GFXC confirms zero hold times in last look
Chair says checks can’t be used to monitor client market impact – a “game changer” according to some
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