Technology and data
Advances in technology and data are transforming every facet of the capital markets. From banks deploying sophisticated analytics to better model capital exposures, or leveraging cloud technology to scale stress-testing capabilities and build new risk applications. To asset managers sifting alternative data to gain competitive insight or using intelligent algorithms to activate trading strategies in milliseconds, Risk.net’s coverage explores the potential and limitations of new technologies such as AI, machine learning and blockchain, and the challenges for regulators in keeping pace with cutting-edge innovation.
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Adapting to ever-evolving technology for trading and risk management
The challenges faced by financial institutions, and the innovative technologies and tools that are helping organisations stay ahead in the Apac financial market
Elevating financial crime compliance and data management through AI
AI, process automation and strategic data management can effectively combat financial crime. However, the power can be in the hands of good and bad actors
Managed services under the spotlight
A report focusing on the advantages and possible drawbacks of taking on managed services, and outlining LSEG’s managed services strategy
From chaos to clarity: the role of clean data in banks’ digital journeys
In a Risk Live Europe panel session sponsored by Numerix, experts explored the role that clean and accurate data plays in digital transformation. Here we examine the main themes arising from the discussion
Three key drivers of middle-office outsourcing
This white paper examines the evolving trend of middle-office outsourcing among asset and fund managers, driven by the need for operational efficiency and cost control
Model risk mitigation for pricing services: from the model owner’s lens
Financial markets rely heavily on quantitative models for decision-making, making effective model risk management crucial. Attika Raj, senior specialist, complex securities pricing at LSEG Data & Analytics, emphasises the importance of the first line of…
Modernising compliance functions with regtech
Regtech addresses the complexities of regulatory requirements, offering innovative tools to modernise compliance functions, streamline processes and enhance efficiency. This article explores its role in compliance and reporting within the banking sector,…
Trends, challenges and opportunities in fixed income trading
Is 2024 the year of the bond?
New data techniques to turbocharge risk management
Risk management and data management have become central to the broader digitalisation efforts of financial institutions. A robust data strategy has an important role in supporting and enhancing risk management efforts
Price sensitive: maximising value from IPV data and valuation control
A webinar assessing the changing demands of IPV and valuation control as part of a robust risk management strategy, and how banks can ensure data quality and compliance in the future
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
Vida’s ongoing journey: innovating portfolio solutions
J.P. Morgan’s Gurps Kharaud and Francesco Chioccola discuss Vida Portfolio Solution's ongoing innovation
Price check: is your firm keeping pace with IPV?
How growing regulatory pressure around data is affecting banks’ pricing and valuation control
Risk, portfolio margin, regulation: regtech to the rescue
A white paper outlining the complexity of setting the course for risk, margin and regulation
CMBS resilience: investors steer around slow-moving train wreck
LSEG’s Damon Caputo and Unmesh Bhide explore the new dynamics shaping the CMBS market and the strategic responses to the evolving landscape
Adapting buy-side risk management strategies for complex market dynamics
Luke Armstrong from S&P Global Market Intelligence, Thomas Sheedy from Invesco and Julien Cuisinier from Artemis Fund Management explore the challenges and adaptive strategies shaping the evolving field of buy-side risk management
Joining the dots: banks leverage tech advancements for the future of regulatory reporting
The continued evolution of regulatory frameworks is creating mounting challenges for capital markets firms in achieving comprehensive and cost-effectiveawa compliance reporting. Regnology discusses how firms are starting to use a synthesis of emerging…
Real-time and historical market data: priorities, preferences and the cloud
This paper, commissioned by LSEG, focuses on firms’ current market data priorities, the asset classes and geographies they are looking to focus on in the near future, and the benefits they can expect by moving their historical market data storage and…
Shaping the future of US Treasuries trading
Tradeweb Markets’ Thomas Pluta and Bhas Nalabothula, and Maile Robichaud from State Street Global Advisors discuss the evolution of US Treasuries trading and the innovations that are shaping its future
Collateral damage: the lowdown on dirty CSAs
How are banks coping with growing demand for non-cash collateral in uncleared derivatives contracts? An expert panel discusses the re-emergence of dirty CSAs
Future expectations for XVA and counterparty credit risk management
Alberto Micucci, director, financial risk and analytics at S&P Global Market Intelligence, discusses his future expectations for XVA and counterparty credit risk management.
Navigating technology integration in an altered buy-side risk landscape
Luke Armstrong discusses the expanding role of buy-side risk teams, the comprehensive integration of risk factors and how technology can help risk managers navigate a dynamically shifting risk landscape
Trends in regulatory enforcement in the age of compliance angst
Legal and compliance experts discuss the changing shape of regulatory enforcement and how financial institutions are adapting to a shift in approach
Models shed light on opaque private credit markets
Stewart Webster, director of credit and risk at S&P Global Market Intelligence, discusses how his team is providing transparency in this challenging sector of the credit markets.