Investing
Investors, whether banks, asset managers, hedge funds or pension funds, operate a dizzying array of mandates and strategies, but there are many commonalities when it comes to identifying and managing risk in their portfolios. Risk.net keeps investors up to date with the latest approaches and developments in managing portfolio risk – from tackling liquidity risk to measuring exposures, to macro, political and climate risk, as well as showcasing innovative new quant models, strategies and software systems.
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Unlocking global market access and redefining trading infrastructure
Designed to reimagine market connectivity, GAN offers strategic significance for financial institutions, regulators and exchanges
ICE’s approach to pricing global fixed income assets
Accurate and transparent bond pricing is critical for managing risk, meeting regulatory requirements and making informed investment decisions
A paradigm shift for prepayment risk assessment
For MBS investors, the ability to link data to specific loans and securities offers more precise analysis, alongside other advances in data and analytics
Precision-crafted: the new tools of investing
Key trends, tactics and innovations that are influencing investors’ thinking in the current environment
Fixed income finesse: striking a balance amid shifting rates
An increasingly unpredictable economic environment leads investors to look for a wider range of products to satisfy evolving strategies
Investors find smoother path with smart beta
In the face of evolving volatility, investors are demanding a smarter approach to strategic asset allocation
The future of quantitative investment
Discussion on the increasing appeal of QIS, latest trends and use cases in the Apac region
The future of fixed income
Apac investors’ use of fixed income products, the fast-track evolution of the UBS fixed income proposition and the innovations likely to be seen by 2030
The future of portfolio execution
The changing needs of institutional investors and intermediaries, and why clients are seeking a more tailored approach to portfolio execution
Mitigating risks with derivative ETFs
The evolution of synthetic ETFs, regulatory impacts, and balancing leverage and transparency
Addressing risks and leveraging compliance opportunities amid banking regulation uncertainty
How financial institutions can stay compliant, adapt to shifting policies and seize strategic advantages amid regulatory change
J.P. Morgan Inverse VIX Futures ETN: a more intuitive approach to risk
J.P. Morgan’s new inverse Vix futures ETN, designed for a more stable risk profile
Expert vision, efficient execution
Why more investors are turning to third-party portfolio implementation platforms to maximise efficiency and impact
Yen rise spurs Japanese rates market surge
Traders are moving on an expectation of increased yen volatility in 2025
Portfolio trading vs RFQ: understanding transaction costs in US investment-grade bonds
How factors such as order size, liquidity profiles and associated costs determine whether a portfolio trade or RFQ list trade is the optimal choice
To liquidity and beyond: new funding strategies for UK pensions and insurance
Prompted by policy shifts and macro events, pension funds and insurance firms are seeking alternative solutions around funding and liquidity
The evolution of portfolio strategies: Special report 2024
This report explores the dynamic evolution of portfolio management and investment strategies, addressing challenges, technological advancements and ongoing innovations
In pursuit of portfolio performance: buy-side firms adopt new technologies and strategies
Industry experts discuss the challenges in adapting to data-driven strategies, and the need for transparency and new technologies to navigate uncertainties and optimise performance
Vida’s ongoing journey: innovating portfolio solutions
J.P. Morgan’s Gurps Kharaud and Francesco Chioccola discuss Vida Portfolio Solution's ongoing innovation
FX alternative risk premia as a key diversifier for equity bond portfolios
Siddharth Grover, head of QIS structuring at BBVA, discusses how the BBVA FX Risk Premia Indices can aid investors seeking diversification, and provides insight into potential trends moving forward
Tracing credit contagion effects from corporates to the real estate sector
S&P Global Market Intelligence explores possible credit contagion effects from the corporate sector to real estate by using S&P Global Ratings’ research and underlying data to formulate clients’ own views on risks in the sector